A heartbreaking and deeply disturbing tragedy has unfolded in Clayton County, Georgia, where police discovered the body of a 6-month-old baby boy wrapped in a trash bag — while his twin sister miraculously survived. Authorities have since arrested the parents, Necolette Pratt and Antonio Peace, who are now facing multiple charges in connection with their child’s death.
According to the Clayton County Police Department, the investigation began after Pratt and Peace contacted authorities with a false story, claiming that their baby had been kidnapped during an armed robbery. The report triggered an immediate and widespread search for the missing infant, involving patrol units, detectives, and neighboring agencies.
However, as officers began to question the parents and review surveillance footage, their accounts began to fall apart. Police say phone records and GPS data ultimately led investigators to the devastating discovery — the lifeless body of the baby boy discarded inside a trash bag and hidden in a wooded area not far from their residence.
An autopsy later revealed that the infant died from blunt force trauma to the head, confirming investigators’ growing suspicions that foul play was involved.
“This was an innocent child who suffered an unimaginable death,” said Clayton County Police Chief Kevin Roberts during a Friday news briefing. “Our hearts go out to this baby’s surviving twin sister and to everyone affected by this senseless tragedy. We are committed to ensuring justice is served.”
Authorities confirmed that both parents, Pratt and Peace, have been arrested. They now face serious charges, including felony murder, concealing the death of another, cruelty to children, and false statements to law enforcement.
The surviving 6-month-old twin girl was immediately taken into protective custody and is now under the care of Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). Officials say she is safe and receiving medical evaluations to ensure her well-being.
Neighbors in the quiet Clayton County neighborhood say they are devastated by the news. Many described the couple as distant but polite, saying they often saw the parents walking with their babies but never suspected anything was wrong. “It’s hard to believe,” said one resident. “They looked like a normal young family. To think something like this was happening behind closed doors—it’s just horrifying.”
As news of the arrests spread, an outpouring of grief and outrage flooded social media. Parents, advocates, and community members are expressing heartbreak and calling for greater awareness and protection for vulnerable children.
“This is every parent’s worst nightmare,” one commenter wrote. “That little boy deserved love, not pain. I hope his sister grows up surrounded by safety and care.”
Police say the investigation is still active as they work to uncover the full timeline of events that led to the child’s death. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has joined in to assist with forensic analysis and evidence review.
“This case is a reminder that behind every headline like this is a child who never got a chance to grow up,” Chief Roberts added. “We owe it to him — and to all children — to pursue justice without compromise.”
The community is expected to hold a candlelight vigil in the coming days to honor the memory of the baby boy and to show support for his surviving twin.
As Clayton County mourns, one child’s life has been cruelly cut short, another hangs in the balance of rebuilding, and two parents now face the full weight of the law for an act that has shattered hearts across Georgia.
May the innocent baby rest in eternal peace — and may his sister find safety, love, and healing in the years ahead.