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Prosecutors describe 'grisly, ghastly, horrific' crime as murder trial begins

Woman accused of stabbing ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend to death

Dekalb County Medical Examiner Dr. Geoffrey P. Smith mimics to jurors Tuesday afternoon in Hall County Superior Court how the victim of an assault would instinctively protect themselves as he gives testimony in the murder trial of Ofelia Barrera-Rodriguez.

0914BARRERA3 — Dekalb County Medical Examiner Dr. Geoffrey P. Smith mimics to jurors Tuesday afternoon in Hall County Superior Court how the victim of an assault would instinctively protect themselves as he gives testimony in the murder trial of Ofelia Barrera-Rodriguez.

Updated: Sep 14, 2016, 3:50 AM

Published: Sep 14, 2016, 2:10 AM

Two storylines emerged Tuesday morning as attorneys laid out how Iris Romero-Banegas, 43, was stabbed repeatedly. Attorneys began with opening statements after 9 a.m. for the trial of Ofelia Barrera-Rodriguez, 49. Assistant District Attorney Ray Mayer addressed the jury first with his description of a “grisly, ghastly, horrific” crime on Dec. 28, 2014.

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Update: I-985 southbound reopens after closing due to separate vehicle fire, crash

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Updated: Apr 5, 2025, 12:17 AM

Published: Apr 4, 2025, 10:14 PM

Lanes have reopened after a vehicle fire and crash Friday, April 4, caused both southbound lanes of Interstate 985 to be blocked in the Flowery Branch area.

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