Atlanta, Georgia – The Georgia Supreme Court upheld convictions for two men involved in a 2017 murder case in Wilkes County. Jarvis Lamont Milton was found guilty of murder and other charges in connection to the shooting death of Frederick Cade. On the other hand, Richard Stroud Jr. was convicted of felony murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony related to the same incident. The murder occurred on August 14, 2017, at a residence on Peachtree Street in Washington.
The court’s decisions on the Wilkes County convictions were finalized, reinforcing the legal consequences for Milton and Stroud Jr. in their roles in the tragic event. Milton faced charges directly linked to Cade’s death, while Stroud Jr. was found guilty of felony murder and firearm possession during the felony that led to Cade’s killing. The incident took place at a home in Washington, marking a somber event that ultimately resulted in convictions for the two individuals.
The Georgia Supreme Court’s ruling brings closure to a chapter in the justice system involving a 2017 murder case that shook Wilkes County. With Milton convicted of murder and Stroud Jr. facing charges of felony murder and possession of a firearm during a felony, the court’s decision solidified the legal outcomes for the two men. The shooting death of Frederick Cade on Peachtree Street in Washington led to the convictions that were upheld by the state’s highest court.
Both Milton and Stroud Jr. will face the consequences of their actions in the murder case that gripped the community in Wilkes County. The upheld convictions by the Georgia Supreme Court serve as a reminder of the justice system’s role in addressing crimes of such nature. The tragic events unfolded in 2017, resulting in legal proceedings that have now concluded with the court’s decisions. The convictions for the two men stand as a testament to the legal process and the pursuit of justice in Georgia’s criminal justice system.