Man arrested in connection with body found in burning car in Ellenwood

The Brief

  • Marcus Overstreet, 42, was arrested on July 22 in Union City for the alleged murder of Mario Culver, whose body was found in a burning car in Ellenwood in December 2024.
  • Overstreet faces multiple charges, including malice murder, assault, battery, and several outstanding warrants in Fulton County for murder, armed robbery, and weapons violations.
  • He was treated for injuries after trying to escape through a broken window and is now being held without bond at the DeKalb County Jail.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. DeKalb County authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the December 2024 discovery of a man’s body in a burning vehicle in Ellenwood.

The victim was later identified as 36-year-old Mario Culver of Lithonia.

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