Crime
Cecil McCrary admits to killing and burying missing Tange Davis-Hutti after release from jail for assaulting her
MABLETON, Ga. — A Cobb County man who was out on pretrial release for domestic violence charges is now accused of killing and burying his girlfriend, 45-year-old Tange Davis-Hutti, after she was reported missing earlier this month.
According to the Cobb County Police Department (CCPD), Davis-Hutti’s family and friends had been searching for her since October 9, when she was last seen and heard from. Their efforts intensified after she failed to make contact for several days.
Authorities became involved on October 11, when Cobb County’s 911 dispatch center received a call concerning her disappearance.
Officers responded to the Lidl grocery store on Floyd Road in Mableton, where they met with Davis-Hutti’s son. He had used OnStar technology to locate his mother’s vehicle in the parking lot.
During the initial investigation, Cecil McCrary, Davis-Hutti’s boyfriend, arrived at the scene.
He told officers that the last time he saw her was when she left his home on October 9.
McCrary provided investigators with surveillance footage showing Davis-Hutti leaving his residence that day.
Police subsequently entered Davis-Hutti into the national database as a missing person, and CCPD’s Major Crimes Unit took over the case.
Meanwhile, family and friends launched their own search efforts, documenting their attempts on social media.
In several posts, they expressed growing suspicion toward McCrary, noting that he had failed to appear for a scheduled meeting with them and referencing prior issues in the couple’s relationship.
As public concern grew, Cobb County Police issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for Davis-Hutti on social media on Tuesday.
Only hours after the alert was shared, McCrary was taken into custody.
During questioning, police said McCrary confessed to killing Davis-Hutti and admitted to burying her body on a property located within the City of Atlanta.
CCPD immediately notified the Atlanta Police Department, and both agencies responded to the undisclosed location, where they discovered Davis-Hutti’s remains.
Investigators revealed that Cobb County officers had responded to multiple prior domestic violence incidents involving McCrary and Davis-Hutti.
At the time of his arrest, McCrary was out on pretrial release for kidnapping and aggravated assault charges connected to previous domestic violence offenses.
McCrary is now in custody and facing additional charges related to Davis-Hutti’s death. The investigation remains ongoing.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.