Arrest Made in 2006 Atlanta Homicide
Atlanta Police say they’ve made an arrest in the 2006 death of a woman who was found dead in an abandoned home.
On December 18, 2006, Sholanda Searbrum was found hanging in the closet of an abandoned house at on Booker T. Washington Street. An investigation revealed she had been strangled and hung afterwards.
The case remained unsolved, but in late 2009 or early 2010, detectives received a match on DNA that was recovered from the scene. They say the DNA found there matched that of 47-year-old Kelvin Robinson, who had been listed in the initial investigation.
On Tuesday, Atlanta Police arrested Robinson and he was formally charged with murder. He was taken to the Fulton County Jail where he remains in custody.
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Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.
