BREAKING NEWS: Mother of 6-Month-Old Found Dead in Clayton County Taken Into Custody
Clayton County, GA — A heartbreaking case that has gripped Clayton County has taken a new turn, as authorities have now taken the mother of the deceased 6-month-old infant into custody.
According to newly released records from the Clayton County Jail, Necolette Pratt was arrested and booked on Wednesday afternoon. She is facing several serious charges, including obstruction of an officer, making false statements, and being a party to the commission of a crime.
Her arrest comes just days after the body of her infant daughter, Nnakai Pratt, was discovered in the backyard of a residence located off Green Valley Road on Tuesday. The discovery followed an intense search effort, launched after the child was first reported missing from an apartment complex along Valley Hill Road, which backs up to the backyard where her remains were found.
Disturbing Timeline of Events
The investigation into baby Nnakai’s disappearance began days earlier when she was reported missing under suspicious circumstances. Police canvassed the area, searching both the apartment complex and surrounding neighborhoods. The search ended in tragedy when the infant’s body was located in a backyard adjacent to the very complex from which she was reported missing.
The condition of the child’s body and the details surrounding its discovery have not yet been fully disclosed by authorities, but the case quickly escalated into a criminal investigation. The child’s father, Antonio Pearce, was arrested and charged with a disturbing list of offenses related to the infant’s death.
Charges Against the Father
Antonio Pearce is currently facing a litany of charges, including:
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Malice murder
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Cruelty to children
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Aggravated battery
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Aggravated assault
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Tampering with evidence
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Concealing the death of another person
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Unlawful disposal of a human body
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False statements
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False report of a crime
Warrants identify Pearce as the father of baby Nnakai, and documents confirm that Necolette Pratt is the child’s mother.
Arrest of Necolette Pratt
Pratt’s arrest adds a new layer of complexity to an already harrowing case. While she has not been charged with direct involvement in the child’s death, her charges—especially being a party to the commission of a crime—suggest that investigators believe she may have played a role in either the events leading up to the death or the alleged cover-up that followed.
At this time, the Clayton County Police Department has not released a detailed statement regarding Pratt’s arrest or the extent of her alleged involvement. However, jail records indicate that her booking came after continued investigation and interviews with those close to the case.
Community in Mourning
The death of baby Nnakai Pratt has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many residents expressing outrage and heartbreak. Neighbors described the infant as a “beautiful baby girl” and are struggling to come to terms with the horrifying outcome of what began as a missing child case.
A small memorial has formed near the apartment complex where Nnakai was last seen, with community members leaving stuffed animals, flowers, and candles in her memory. Local advocacy groups have also spoken out, calling for justice and more awareness about child abuse and family violence.
What Comes Next?
Both Pearce and Pratt remain in custody as of Wednesday evening, and it is expected that formal court appearances will follow soon. The Clayton County District Attorney’s Office has not yet commented on whether additional charges are being considered or if more arrests are possible.
Authorities continue to investigate the timeline of events, and anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Clayton County Police Department.
As the case unfolds, the community holds its breath, awaiting more answers about what happened to baby Nnakai Pratt—and why.
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