Jasmaine Smoak Charged With Murder in Death of 4-Year-Old in Atlanta
Jasmaine Smoak has been charged with murder in connection with the death of 4-year-old Colby Cooks, who was found dead in Atlanta. Smoak was arrested in Wilkes County after initially facing charges related to cruelty to children and concealing a…
Augusta Aiken, GA, October 29, 2026 —
Jasmaine Smoak has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Colby Cooks, a 4-year-old boy who was found dead in Atlanta, according to the information provided about the case.
Smoak was arrested in Wilkes County. The summary states that Smoak initially faced charges related to cruelty to children and concealing a death, but it does not provide the date of the arrest or explain when the murder charge was filed.
Details about how Cooks died, when he was found, or where in Atlanta he was found were not provided. The information also does not identify Smoak’s relationship to the child or describe the events that led to the charges. No statements from investigators, prosecutors, Smoak, or representatives were included.
The available summary does not specify whether the earlier charges remain in place, whether any charges have been dismissed, or what court proceedings may have occurred. It also does not provide information about a hearing, a plea, legal representation, or a response from Smoak.
The case involves a murder charge, but a charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt. Further case details, including the circumstances of Cooks’ death and the status of the proceedings, were not available in the information provided.
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