Cherokee County man found guilty of 1-year-old's shaken baby death
Gregory Farrell Davis Jr. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - A Cherokee County jury has found a Waleska man guilty of murdering a baby boy while the child's mother was at work.
Gregory Farrell Davis Jr., 27, was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, four counts of first-degree cruelty to children, and more on Thursday.
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What we know:
Authorities say their investigation began on April 28, 2021, when deputies responded to a 911 call reporting an unresponsive baby at a Waleska home.
According to investigators, 1-year-old James "Jamie" Marco Palcio suffered injuries to his ribs, neck, fractured vertebrae, and subdural and retinal hemorrhages. The child was pronounced brain-dead days later. Pediatric specialists say the injuries were consistent with shaking.
At the time of the incident, Davis was the only one in the home. The child's mother, Amber Ellis, was also charged with second-degree murder and child cruelty in connection with his death.
What's next:
A sentencing hearing for Davis will take place at a later date.
The Source: Information for this story came from the Cherokee County District Attorney and previous FOX 5 reporting.