Daughter, Boyfriend Arrested After Jonesboro Woman Alena Marble Found Dead In Trunk

JONESBORO, Ga. -- Police say a woman’s daughter and boyfriend beat her and stuffed her in the back of her car, later to be found dead.

Clayton County police told GA Daily News that Kajul Harvey, 21, and, Latoris Grovner, 20 have been charged in the killing of Alena Marble.

Police said Harvey is Marble’s daughter and Groyner is Harvey’s boyfriend.

Marble’s body was found in the trunk of her car Saturday afteoon.

Police said Marble and Groyner got into a fight and Groyner then assaulted Marble.

Investigators then said Groyner wrapped Marble’s body in a blanket and put her in the trunk her car.

Police said Marble was still alive at that point, but it was unclear if she died from her injuries or from being in the trunk during extreme heat.

Detectives said Harvey was involved in the entire incident and faces the same charges as the boyfriend.

Both were being charged with murder, aggravated assault and tampering with evidence.

Harvey and Groyner were arrested Sunday moing and have been placed in the Clayton County Jail.

Investigators told GA Daily News Groyner had outstanding warrants on unrelated incidents.