Two McIntosh residents charged with murder of two-month-old and charged with cruelty to children

Two charged with murder of two-month-old

and charged with cruelty to children

McIntosh County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, the arrest to Ty’ena Massey and Jordan Dempsey in connection with the ongoing investigation into the death of a two-month-old infant.

A press release from Sheriff T.K. King on Thursday afternoon stated, “On Oct. 29, GBI agents, along with deputies and investigators from the McIntosh County Sheriff’s office, responded to 1138 County Road SE in Townsend, where arrest warrants were served on Massey and Dempsey.

“Both individuals were charged with murder in the second degree and two counts of cruelty to children in the second degree. After their arrest, authorities transported Massey and Dempsey to the McIntosh County Jail, where they are being held without bond.

“This investigation began on Oct. 26, after law enforcement was notified of the death of the infant at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. Detectives with the McIntosh County Sheriff’s Office responded and later requested assistance from the GBI. The GBI assumed responsibility for the death investigation.

“The GBI continues to conduct an active investigation in coordination with the Sheriff’s Office,” the release said.