Chloe Driver murder conviction and sentencing
Chloe Driver was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility on December 12, 2024, for the murder of her infant daughter. As of May 26, 2026, a hearing for her motion for a new trial is scheduled for April 2, 2026, and the Georgia Supreme Court is reviewing her conviction and sentence. Driver was found guilty but mentally ill on charges including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children in the first degree on November 20, 2024. The defense argued undiagnosed mental illness led to her psychosis, while the prosecution maintained she was aware of her actions.
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May 2026 — 1 developments
Chloe Driver Sentenced to Life for Murder of Infant Daughter; New Trial Hearing Set
Chloe Driver was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility on December 12, 2024, for the murder of her infant daughter. A hearing for her motion for a new trial is scheduled for April 2, 2026.
April 2026 — 1 developments
Georgia Supreme Court hears arguments in Chloe Driver conviction and sentencing
The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments concerning Chloe Driver's conviction and sentencing for the stabbing death of her 13-month-old daughter. Driver was found guilty but mentally ill and sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility. The court is reviewing the conviction and sentence.
February 2026 — 2 developments
Chloe Driver Sentenced to Life in Prison for Malice Murder and Child Cruelty
Chloe Driver has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. This follows her conviction of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children in the first degree. The sentencing concludes the legal proceedings for the case.
Media Files Motion to Stream Chloe Driver Evidentiary Hearing on March 20, 2026
An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for March 20, 2026, in the case of Chloe Driver. The hearing is expected to include testimony from prosecutor Matt Roberts and Shanda Vander Ark. The media has filed a motion to stream the proceedings.
November 2024 — 4 developments
Jury finds Chloe Driver guilty but mentally ill on all charges
A jury found Chloe Driver guilty but mentally ill on all charges, including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children in the first degree. Sentencing is scheduled for December 12, 2024.
Prosecution argues Driver was aware of actions, defense cites mental illness
The prosecution argued that Driver was not delusional and was aware of her actions, presenting evidence of her state of mind during the crime. The defense maintained that undiagnosed and untreated mental illness led to her psychosis.
Chloe Driver's mother testifies in trial; Chloe Driver declines to testify
During the trial, defense witnesses, including Chloe Driver's mother, testified. Chloe Driver herself chose not to testify.
Chloe Driver's trial begins with prosecutors presenting murder and assault charges
The trial of Chloe Driver began, with prosecutors presenting charges including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children. Driver had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
November 2020 — 1 developments
Chloe Driver searched online for 'how to snap a neck?' and 'how to obtain a birth certificate for a baby'
In the weeks leading up to the incident, Chloe Driver conducted internet searches including "how to snap a neck?", "how to obtain a birth certificate for a baby", and "traveling with a baby".