A Macon man will no longer face prosecution in a 2021 hit-and-run case that resulted in the death of Irene Stubbs, as the Bibb County District Attorney’s Office has withdrawn charges due to insufficient evidence.
🚨 What’s Happening: The DA’s office has filed a motion signaling their intent to drop the case against Nathan Charles Epps, who had been arrested eight months after Stubbs’ death. The motion comes after serious issues arose with the evidence.
- A witness who initially identified Epps as the driver now expresses doubt about her recollection.
- A forensic analysis by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation contradicted claims that fabric found on Epps’ vehicle came from Stubbs’ clothing.
🧐 Between the Lines: The cracks in the case emerged from both human testimony and forensic science.
- The witness now admits that it was “a very dark night” and she can no longer confidently say that Epps was the driver.
- The GBI’s analysis found that fibers recovered from the vehicle did not match Stubbs’ clothing, undermining key physical evidence.
🔍 The Big Picture: While Epps may no longer face charges, the issue of pedestrian safety in East Macon persists. Stubbs’ death spurred local leaders to push for better infrastructure, culminating in “Irene’s Law,” which aims to improve road safety through better lighting and sidewalks.
