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Second suspect arrested in 2023 murder
julius dennis
Julius Dennis
Evan Newton
Published: Jul 1, 2024, 6:11 PM

NEWTON COUNTY – A Conyers man has been arrested as a second suspect in a murder that took place over a year ago.

On June 27, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) arrested Julius Dennis, 21, on charges including murder including murder, aggravated assault, drug-related offenses and possession of a firearm or knife during a crime. 

Dennis is the second suspect in the 2023 murder of 20-year-old Braxton Singleton. 

On April 3, 2023, the NCSO received a call responding to a “penetrating trauma incident” on Highway 162 at Wildcat Creek Estates. Upon arrival, deputies found Singleton dead, along with a “critically injured” 21-year-old male. 

The first suspect, Amin Ya-Sin, was arrested on May 26, 2023, and charged with Singleton’s murder as well as possession of a firearm or knife during a crime, and drug-related offenses. 

Two others – Eva Simmons and Kristiana Simmons – were also arrested for tampering with evidence.

Initially, Dennis had checked himself into Gwinnett Medical Center following the incident where it was believed he had no affiliation to the case. However, it was later determined by the NCSO that Dennis was involved, and a warrant was issued.

Dennis has been incarcerated since April 30, 2023, in DeKalb County on unrelated charges.

“Sheriff Ezell Brown continues to provide his condolences to Singleton's family and friends and thanks NCSO Investigator Joshua Hicks and others involved in the arrests related to Singleton's murder,” a press release stated.
Newton County jury finds Covington man guilty of felony murder
Shane Robinson
Shane Robinson - photo by Courtesy of the Newton County Sheriff's Office
Kate Verity
Published: Mar 31, 2025, 9:15 PM

NEWTON COUNTY – On Monday afternoon, 30-year-old Shane Alexander Robinson of Covington was found guilty of killing Charles Edward Stanley III over three years ago.

The Newton County District Attorney’s Office released that a jury deemed that Robinson was guilty on three charges: Felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

On March 5, 2022, sometime between 11 p.m. and midnight, Robinson shot an AR-style firearm at a vehicle that Stanley was driving along Harvey Wood Drive. According to the District Attorney’s release, Robinson fired the weapon 13 times into the vehicle, killing Stanley.

According to a previous report by The Covington News, an arrest warrant stated that Robinson “grabbed his AR-15 (rifle) and drove” from his home to Harvey Wood Drive to “scare” Stanley.

“When Charles was backing up, Shane admitted to firing several rounds at the vehicle,” the 2022 warrant stated. “Furthermore, Shane also initially stated that he fired rounds at the vehicle as it was driving away.”

Robinson initially faced charges of murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, unauthorized discharge of firearms within 50 yards of the public highway, and reckless conduct. It is not clear if some of these charges were dismissed.

Sentencing is set for a later date, which has not been announced. A co-defendant’s case is still pending.