4-Year-Old Girl Fatally Starved by Georgia Father Had Barely an Ounce of Water in Her Stomach

A Fulton County jury on Wednesday convicted Rodney McWeay on all charges, including malice murder, in the 2023 death of his malnourished 4-year-old daughter, Treasure McWeay. McWeay, 34, was found guilty of 14 counts, encompassing malice murder, felony murder, child cruelty, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. Sentencing is scheduled in 30 days.

The trial, which began June 9 at the Fulton County Justice Center, revealed disturbing details about Treasure’s final months. Prosecutors described the McWeay home on Renfrew Court as a “house of horrors,” despite its outwardly normal appearance with Christmas decorations and scattered toys.

“He controlled everything, so no one got in—not even law enforcement,” said Deputy District Attorney Marshal Hodge. “Until Treasure died.” The child weighed just 24 pounds at death—far below healthy levels for her age—with autopsy results confirming fatal malnourishment and dehydration. Two siblings were also hospitalized, according to Atlanta NBC affiliate WXIA…

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