Rossville man pleads guilty to murder in Catoosa County jail beating

RINGGOLD, Ga. — A 22 year old Rossville man has pleaded guilty to malice murder in the beating death of his elderly cellmate inside the Catoosa County Jail.

Erwin Vanegas entered the guilty plea February 10th in connection with the death of 71-year-old Robert White.

Chief Judge Brian M. House sentenced Vanegas to life in the Georgia Department of Corrections. After serving 30 years, he may become eligible for parole…

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