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Former Georgia Police Officer Charged with Felony Murder and Kidnapping in Death of 16-Year-Old Susana Morales

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Key takeaways:

  • Miles Bryant, 22, has been charged with felony murder and kidnapping in the death of 16-year-old Susana Morales.
  • A firearm reported missing by Bryant was found near the teen’s skeletal remains.
  • Bryant was a police officer in the Atlanta suburb of Doraville and has been fired in light of the charges.

A former Georgia police officer has been charged with felony murder and kidnapping in the death of 16-year-old Susana Morales after authorities revealed Wednesday that a gun he reported missing was found near her skeletal remains.

Miles Bryant, 22, was arrested on preliminary charges of falsely reporting a crime and concealing the death of another in connection with Susana Morales’ death after the girl’s remains were found earlier this month.

Gwinnett County Police Chief James D. McClure said at a briefing Wednesday that investigators have found a firearm that Bryant had said was stolen. The weapon was found during a February 7 search of the scene where the teen’s body was discovered.

Bryant was a police officer in the Atlanta suburb of Doraville, and was fired in light of the charges. He is currently being held in the Gwinnett County Jail without bond.

The investigation into the death of Susana Morales is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gwinnett County Police Department at 770-513-5300.

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