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Travis McMichael
Convicted Murderer
Ahmaud Arbery Killer, Modern Lynching CONVICTED
Overview
Travis McMichael is the man who shot and killed Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man who was jogging in Brunswick, Georgia. McMichael, his father, and neighbor pursued Arbery in trucks and shot him in what prosecutors called a modern-day lynching. Convicted of murder and federal hate crimes.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
MURDERED AHMAUD ARBERY: Shot jogger dead
MODERN LYNCHING: Hunted Black man in trucks
HATE CRIME: Targeted based on race
COVER-UP ATTEMPT: Initially no charges
VIDEO EVIDENCE: Accomplice filmed murder
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
3 documented violations
Georgia Code � 16-5-1Malice murder(CONVICTED, LIFE)
18 U.S.C. � 249Federal hate crime, Murder(CONVICTED, LIFE)
18 U.S.C. � 247Use of firearm in hate crime(CONVICTED)
Known Associates & Connections
Gregory McMichael
Father/Co-killer
William Bryan
Accomplice
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- 1985
- Birthplace
- Georgia
Education
- •Unknown
Key Timeline
February 23, 2020
Murders Ahmaud Arbery
May 2020
Video released, arrests made
November 2021
Convicted of state murder
February 2022
Convicted of federal hate crimes