State drops death penalty plans in Peacock case

Published 10:33 am Friday, May 10, 2019

MOULTRIE, Ga. — In a hearing this morning, prosecutors announced they would not seek the death penalty against Jeffrey Alan Peacock.

Peacock is accused of killing five people then setting their house on fire May 15, 2016.

The decision clears the way for a trial in the case this summer.

This is a developing story, and The Observer will post more information as it becomes available.