Atlanta couple Renita Collins, Michael Stallworth kills man over dog, gets life

Feb 1, 2012 - 19:20
 0  0
Atlanta couple Renita Collins, Michael Stallworth kills man over dog, gets life
Renita Collins, Michael Stallworth

A woman and her boyfriend were given life sentences Wednesday for fatally gunning down a neighbor over a dog, the Fulton County District Attoey’s Office s

Prosecutors said Renita Collins, 33, confronted Keith Jacobs, 29, in his Addison Place front yard the night of March2, claiming his dog had chased her around the neighborhood off Hollywood Road in Atlanta.

Collins threatened to get a gun and shoot the dog, prosecutors said. She left to get the weapon and retued around 11 p.m. to Jacobs’ home with her boyfriend, Michael Stallworth, 34, who was also armed.

Prosecutors said both Collins and Stallworth approached Jacobs’ home firing their weapons, mortally striking Jacobs in the head as neighbors watched. He was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The couple then fled but surrendered several days later, escorted by their attoeys. They were charged with murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses.

Jurors retued guilty verdicts against Collins and Stallworth on Wednesday moing. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville sentenced the couple to life plus five years in prison.

What's Your Reaction?

Like Like 0
Dislike Dislike 0
Love Love 0
Funny Funny 0
Angry Angry 0
Sad Sad 0
Wow Wow 0
Mike Gallagher 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.