Chloe Driver murder conviction and sentencing
The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments on April 22, 2026, concerning Chloe Driver's conviction and sentencing for the stabbing death of her 13-month-old daughter. As of April 22, 2026: The court is reviewing Driver's conviction and sentence after she was found guilty but mentally ill and sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility on February 9, 2026. Driver was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children in the first degree on November 20, 2024. The defense argued undiagnosed and untreated mental illness led to psychosis, while the prosecution presented evidence of her state of mind during the crime.
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April 2026 — 1 developments
The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments concerning Chloe Driver's conviction and sentencing for the stabbing death of her 13-month-old daughter.
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 has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
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.
An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for March 20, 2026, in the case of Chloe Driver.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
During the trial, defense witnesses, including Chloe Driver's mother, testified.
During the trial, defense witnesses, including Chloe Driver's mother, testified. Chloe Driver herself chose not to testify.
The trial of Chloe Driver began, with prosecutors presenting charges including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children.
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
In the weeks leading up to the incident, Chloe Driver conducted internet searches including "how to snap a neck?
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".