Kingston Bradley, 18, charged with murder after dismembered body found at Smyrna apartments
An 18-year-old with a history of violence has been charged with malice murder after a woman's dismembered body was found at a Smyrna apartment complex. Police are still searching for additional remains.
Kingston Bradley, 18, faces murder charge after dismembered body found at Smyrna complex
Atlanta News First reports that Kingston Bradley, 18, has been charged with malice murder and concealing the death of another following the discovery of a dismembered body at Park Valley Apartments in Smyrna, Georgia, on Monday.
Police identified the victim as Shanteria Mosley. The connection between Mosley and Bradley has not been established, according to officers.
A witness told police they saw Bradley carrying a plastic tub through an open area of Park Valley Apartments at around 8:15 p.m. on Monday. When Bradley noticed the witness, he allegedly dropped the container and ran into his nearby apartment. Officers found a human torso inside the tub.
A subsequent search of Bradley's apartment revealed multiple bloodstains, a blood-covered saw, the smell of bleach, a mop and a bucket of water.
On Friday, detectives recovered body parts believed to belong to Mosley from the trunk of a car in Cobb County. Police did not specify which body parts were found. Investigators said they are still searching for additional remains and continue to execute search warrants and conduct interviews.
DoorDash confirmed Mosley worked for the company. Tuesday was the last day her account showed any activity.
"This is a shocking crime," said Lt. Meredith Holt, public information officer for the Smyrna Police Department. "This is a particularly gruesome crime. I can't imagine what the family is going through. I know that they are looking for answers and grieving at the same time. We're continuing to work this case."
Bradley has a documented history of violent incidents. Court records show he was charged with family violence battery in February after an alleged altercation with his father. Smyrna police noted an "extensive history" of disputes between the two, according to the arrest warrant.
Records also show Bradley was charged in December 2024 with two counts of terroristic threats and acts, simple battery, battery and criminal trespass. According to the related arrest warrant, Bradley allegedly struck his father and a 15-year-old with an Xbox controller, broke a door by repeatedly banging on it, and shoved the child into a window, shattering it. That court case remains ongoing.
Bradley is currently held at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center without bond.
Source: Google News JM — Kingston