Jury Finds Katelyn Goble Guilty in 2016 Killing of Morgan Bauer
In Newton County, Georgia, Katelyn Goble has been found guilty by a jury for the 2016 killing of Morgan Bauer, who disappeared shortly after moving to the state.
Atlanta, GA, September 1, 2026 —
Newton County, GA – A jury has found Katelyn Goble guilty in the 2016 killing of Morgan Bauer, according to recent court proceedings in Newton County, Georgia. The verdict concludes a legal process following Bauer’s disappearance shortly after relocating to the state.
Morgan Bauer was reported missing in 2016. Details regarding the timeline of the investigation, specific evidence presented during the trial, or the precise date of the verdict were not provided in the available information.
The case involved the death of Bauer, who had recently moved to Georgia before her disappearance. Katelyn Goble was identified as the defendant in the case. Following jury deliberations, a guilty verdict was returned.
Information concerning the exact circumstances leading up to Morgan Bauer’s death, the relationship between Goble and Bauer, or further details about the prosecution’s case and the defense’s arguments were not specified. The sentencing phase for Katelyn Goble is anticipated to follow the jury’s guilty finding.
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