🔒 The Gist: Cameron Burnett Long, a 45-year-old resident of Woodstock, was found guilty of kidnapping and false imprisonment on January 25, by a Cherokee County jury.
📜 The Details: This verdict follows a four-day trial, stemming from a March 2022 incident where Long forcibly carried a woman, with whom he was in a relationship, into an apartment. The woman had tried to leave after a domestic dispute, but Long physically restrained her, leading to his arrest and subsequent trial.
Key evidence included Ring camera footage and an off-duty officer’s testimony.
🔢 By The Numbers:
- 1 four-day jury trial
- 1 conviction for kidnapping and false imprisonment
- 8 witnesses testified, including the victim and a family violence expert
- Over 1 year of investigation and legal proceedings
⚖️ Why It Matters: The verdict represents a significant victory for the prosecution and serves as a reminder of the legal system’s role in addressing domestic violence. It underscores the importance of bystander intervention and modern technology in law enforcement.
👀 What’s Next?: Superior Court Judge David Cannon will announce Long’s sentence at a later date. The case has raised awareness about domestic violence and may influence future legal proceedings in similar cases.
🔍 Go Deeper: For more information on domestic violence prevention and resources, visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline website. For legal updates, follow the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit’s Office of the District Attorney.
🗂️ Domestic Violence Stats: A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that between 2003 and 2014, about 55% of all female homicides in the U.S. were related to intimate partner violence.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
