Atlanta Father Convicted Of Murdering 4-Year-Old Daughter

Rodney McWeay was found guilty by a Fulton County jury of starving his 4-year-old daughter, Treasure McWeay, to death in December 2023, facing charges including malice murder, felony murder, first-degree child cruelty, kidnapping, and false imprisonment. Police discovered Treasure unresponsive and not breathing in the family home, and despite being rushed to the hospital, she was pronounced dead; two of her siblings were also hospitalized for similar neglect. Testimonies during the trial described the McWeay home as a "house of horrors," with a neighbor reporting frequent screaming and signs of an unsafe environment for the children. McWeay remained impassive during the reading of the verdict, and his attorney acknowledged poor decisions but denied intent to harm the children. Sentencing is scheduled to occur within 30 days. The case has drawn significant media attention, with live coverage provided during the trial.