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Name:
Bradley, Kingston
Date of Booking:
09/24/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Concealing the Death of Another (Felony)
Murder/Felony
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Case History:
9/23/26
KINGSTON LAMMAR BRADLEY ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH MALICE MURDER IN COBB COUNTY
What this means: Kingston Lammar Bradley was arrested and booked into the Cobb County Jail on September 23, 2026. According to the criminal warrant, Bradley is accused of causing the death of another person on September 23, 2026, between 9:45 AM and 8:28 PM at a location on Valley Parkway SE in Smyrna. The warrant states that the accused was allegedly found near his apartment in possession of the victim’s torso, that the victim had various lacerations and stab wounds, and that his apartment contained copious amounts of blood. Malice murder is the most serious homicide charge under Georgia law — it means the accused is alleged to have intentionally caused another person’s death with malice aforethought, either planned or implied by the act itself. Bradley is accused of this offense, not convicted. Bond was set at Superior Court only under O.C.G.A. 17-6-1, meaning a magistrate court judge could not set bond — only a Superior Court judge has that authority in this case.
9/25/26
NO BOND SET — SUPERIOR COURT JURISDICTION ONLY
What this means: Also on September 25, 2026, the court formally recorded that Kingston Lammar Bradley would be held without bond. Under O.C.G.A. 17-6-1, bond for certain serious offenses — including murder — can only be set by a Superior Court judge. This means Bradley could not be released from custody through the Magistrate Court and would need to appear before a Superior Court judge for any bond consideration.
9/26/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD BEFORE JUDGE STRAUSS
What this means: Kingston Lammar Bradley appeared before Judge Strauss on September 26, 2026, for his first appearance hearing. A first appearance is a brief, early court proceeding — typically held within 72 hours of arrest — where the defendant is formally informed of the charges against him and advised of his rights. This is not a trial or a bond hearing; it is a procedural step required by Georgia law to ensure the accused is aware of why he is being held.
9/28/26
NON-HEARING DISPOSITION ENTERED — PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 10/20/26
What this means: On September 28, 2026, the court entered a non-hearing disposition in Kingston Lammar Bradley’s case, noting that an off-calendar probable cause hearing was scheduled for October 20, 2026. A non-hearing disposition is an administrative court action taken without a formal hearing — in this instance, it was used to formally place the probable cause hearing on the court’s calendar. A probable cause hearing is a proceeding where a judge determines whether there is sufficient evidence to justify holding the accused for further prosecution.
10/7/26
BOND HEARING HELD — NO BOND GRANTED
What this means: A bond hearing was held on October 7, 2026, at 1:30 PM in the Courtroom at the Jail in Magistrate Criminal Court for Kingston Lammar Bradley. The result was no bond. Bradley remained in custody following this hearing. Because the charge is malice murder, bond authority rests with Superior Court, and this hearing did not result in Bradley’s release.
10/23/26
BOND DENIED FOLLOWING PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING — JUDGE MURPHY
What this means: On October 23, 2026, Judge Murphy issued a written order denying bond for Kingston Lammar Bradley following the probable cause hearing. The court found three grounds for the denial: that Bradley poses a significant risk of fleeing the jurisdiction or failing to appear in court when required; that he poses a significant threat or danger to any person, to the community, or to any property in the community; and that he poses a significant risk of committing a felony while awaiting trial. Bradley remains held without bond.
10/23/26
CASE TRANSFERRED TO COBB COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: Also on October 23, 2026, the court entered an order transferring Kingston Lammar Bradley’s case from Magistrate Court to Cobb County Superior Court. This is a standard procedural step in felony cases in Georgia — once the magistrate court has completed its preliminary proceedings, the case moves to Superior Court, which has jurisdiction to handle felony trials. The case will now proceed through the Superior Court system.