Two Arrested in Atlanta Infant Death Investigation
Two individuals, James Hayes and Kennedi Ponder, have been arrested in Atlanta in connection with the death of an infant that occurred in May.
Atlanta, GA, August 10, 2026 —
ATLANTA – Authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with the death of an infant that occurred in May. James Hayes and Kennedi Ponder were taken into custody in Atlanta.
The circumstances surrounding the infant’s death are currently under investigation. Further details regarding the timeline of events leading to the arrest and the specific charges filed against Hayes and Ponder have not yet been released by law enforcement officials.
The Atlanta Police Department is leading the investigation. Information regarding the date of the arrests and the exact location within Atlanta where they occurred was not immediately available.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the full scope of the incident. Updates are expected as more information becomes public.
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