Lamborghini Death Arrest + Atlanta Child Murders DNA + Braves 2-1

Atlanta GA

19 October, 2021

1:17 PM

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Hey, people of Atlanta! Kathy Cioffi here with today's edition of the Atlanta Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 59. Here are the top stories today in Atlanta: An arrest has been made in the death of a woman seen falling from a moving Lamborghini in Buckhead. Alfred Megbuluba , 31, surrendered Monday, according to Atlanta police, who believe he was driving a Lamborghini Oct. 10 when he got into a fight with a woman later identified as 28-year-old Catherine Khan. She was either thrown out or pushed from the vehicle at the intersections of Peachtree and Piedmont roads, according to witnesses, and died from her injuries. Megbuluba has been charged with felony murder, theft by taking, financial transaction card fraud, and financial transaction card theft. (Free: FOX5 Atlanta; Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution) DNA evidence from the reopened Atlanta Child Murders of the late 1970s and early 1980s is being taken by Atlanta Police investigators to a specialized private Utah lab. According to a tweet released by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Monday, investigators are traveling with "evidence from the Missing and Murdered children cases" to a crime lab in Salt Lake City that works with old DNA evidence. "It is my sincere hope that there will be concrete answers for the families," she wrote. Between 1979 and 1981, more than 20 Black children and teenagers went missing from the Atlanta area and were found dead. While Wayne Williams, then 23, has long been considered the prime suspect in the murders, he was never convicted of any child's death. Instead, he was convicted in 1982 of the murders of two adults and sentenced to two life terms. (Atlanta Patch)The Atlanta Braves had a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers going into Game 3 of the National League Championship Series Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The Dodgers were five outs away from being down 3 games to 0 when Cody Bellinger's three-run homer in the eighth inning tied the game. Then Mookie Betts knocked in the game-winner, handing a 6-5 loss to the Braves. Atlanta still leads the best-of-seven series 2 games to 1. Game 4 is tonight at 8:08 p.m. (USAtoday.com)A rental vehicle left running with $20,000 worth of property inside was stolen from outside the lobby at Marriott Suites Atlanta Midtown Friday, according to Atlanta Police. The thief was on a Bird scooter before jumping into the vehicle, police said. A valet worker unsuccessfully attempted to stop the suspect, who made off with camera equipment, two laptops, an iPad, two phones and a wallet worth about $20,000, according to the victims. (CBS46 News Atlanta)Atlanta could be creating a "Night Mayor" position, a first for the city. A resolution passed Monday by the City Council calls for a feasibility study into launching a new "Office of Nighttime Economy and Safety" charged with advising leaders on issues regarding life, business and public safety in the city during overnight hours. If the proposed legislation is approved, Atlanta would become one of several national and international cities with night mayors, including New York, Detroit, Washington D.C., Seattle, Orlando, London and Amsterdam. (Eater Atlanta) Today's Atlanta Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Atlanta: FREE Walk-up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic (10:00 AM) Fernbank "Dinosaurs of Antarctica" Film (11:15 AM) LGBTQ Institute Symposium: Research and Campaigns focused on LGBTQ People, Criminal Justice, and Safety (2:00 PM) Southern Belle's Travel in a Glass: Wonderful World of Women Winemakers (6:30 PM) Shawn Joyner presents "GROOVE LOUNGE" hosted by Phillippia Williams (7:30 PM) Atlanta Patch Notebook Atlanta Botanical Garden: "Scarecrows in the Garden sponsored by Audi Atlanta is full of imaginative creations. Which one is your favorite?" (Facebook) Atlanta Regional Commission: "The first segment of the Atlanta BeltLine running along the #Southside of the city is now open to the public." (Facebook) Fulton County Library System: "Feeling chilly? Warm up with our recipes for hot cocoa and apple cider!" (Facebook) Atlanta History Center: "For more than 20 years, Atlanta History Center has had the honor and privilege of working in partnership with the Consulado General de México en Atlanta and the Institute of Mexican Culture to present a yearly Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival." (Facebook) MARTA: "#Biketober is the perfect opportunity to try out using your bike in tandem with public transit! Sign up today and win prizes all month long thanks to Love to Ride. www.biketober.com" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Michael Flohr One-Man Show at Vinings Gallery (October 23) Experience Powerful and Healing art with Body & Brain Tai Chi Class (October 23) Stone Mountain Chorus at the Johns Creek International Festival (October 23) Admissions Coffee: Preschool 1s - Pre-Kindergarten families (October 26) Boss Boos Dinner Party (October 30) REGISTER NOW for the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity in Action (IDEA) Certification Program! (November 18) Add your event Job listings: Kitchen Prep (Details) Add your job listing Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kathy Cioffi Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Atlanta Daily? Contact me at [email protected].