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Son tried to kill mother before 100-mph chase, police say

Margaret
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Margaret
Bureau Chief · Alpharetta, GA

Margaret is a veteran journalist with over 15 years of experience covering community issues across Georgia. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Journalism and has worked for various local publications, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and WABE radio. Her commitment to community storytelling has made her a well-respected figure in the local media landscape.

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Bureau Chief · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 2:42 AM · 1 min read
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Son tried to kill mother before 100-mph chase, police say — Kennesaw Health news

A 19-year-old man is behind bars after investigators said he attempted to strangle his mother outside a Cartersville grocery store and led officers on a two-county chase topping speeds near 100 mph.Cartersville grocery store assaultAuthorities said the attack unfolded inside a vehicle parked outside a local grocery store, where 19-year-old Elijah Parker turned on his mother without warning."Out of the blue, he just started choking her. She felt she was going to lose consciousness," said Cartersville Police Capt. Greg Sparacio.The woman escaped Parker's grip and ran inside a nearby business to seek emergency help. Parker jumped into the driver's seat of her car and sped away from the scene, prompting officers to broadcast a lookout for the vehicle.Multi-county police pursuitA couple of hours after the initial attack, police officers in neighboring Adairsville spotted the stolen car and attempted a traffic stop. Parker refused to pull over, accelerated away from officers, and pushed the

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