{"id":318925,"date":"2026-04-15T09:48:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T04:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=318925"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:48:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T04:18:48","slug":"georgia-babysitter-arrested-in-death-of-boy-shot-on-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/georgia-babysitter-arrested-in-death-of-boy-shot-on-easter\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia Babysitter Arrested in Death of Boy Shot on Easter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A 71-year-old woman, one in all two people accused of killing a 3-year-old Georgia boy on Easter Sunday, has been arrested in connection along with his death, in response to authorities.<\/p>\n

Barbara Edwards<\/strong> was identified by police as a babysitter for the toddler<\/a>, Armani Lyons<\/strong>, who was fatally shot at an apartment in Atlanta on April 5, WAGA-TV reported.<\/p>\n

The evening of Monday, April 13, Edwards was arrested<\/a> on charges of cruelty to children, murder, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in connection along with his death, the Atlanta Police Department announced in an update on Tuesday, April 14.<\/p>\n

One other person, 35-year-old Jermaine Hardeman<\/strong>, also faces the identical charges within the boy\u2019s murder, in response to police, who said Hardeman was not in custody as of April 14.<\/p>\n

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Related: <\/span>Missing 3-12 months-Old Situated After Father Killed His Mom and Shot His Sister<\/span>
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It was not currently clear whether Edwards or Hardeman had attorneys who could comment on their behalf.<\/p>\n

Before Edwards\u2019 arrest, Armani Lyons\u2019 grandmother, Trinetta Julian<\/strong>, made a public plea to Edwards and Hardeman while speaking with WSB-TV.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust turn yourself in<\/a>,\u201d Julian said. \u201cTurn yourself in, please.\u201d<\/p>\n

Armani was killed weeks before what would have been his fourth birthday on May 3, in response to a GoFundMe<\/a> page created by Dinisha Lyons<\/strong> in support of funeral-related expenses for Armani.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur sweet Armani was taken from us far too soon attributable to senseless gun violence \u2026 Armani was vigorous, joy, and innocence \u2014 a vibrant light who brought smiles to everyone he met,\u201d the page reads, partly. \u201cNo family is ever prepared for a loss like this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Edwards had been babysitting Armani on Easter<\/a> while his parent had been working, Atlanta Assistant Police Chief Carvan Tyrus<\/strong> said at an April 6 news conference, in response to Atlanta News First.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne way or the other, that 3-year-old finally ends up with a gunshot wound to the top,\u201d Tyrus told news outlets.<\/p>\n

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Related: <\/span>Mom Allegedly Poisons Her 2-Month-Old Baby to Death With Alcohol<\/span>
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\n\t\t\tA Georgia woman has been taken into custody after she allegedly poisoned her 2-month-old baby with a lethal dose of alcohol after intentionally giving the kid a bottle stuffed with booze. On October 14, 2025, emergency services reportedly responded to a call about an unresponsive infant. The kid \u2014 who’s known as Baby [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

After Atlanta officers responded to the April 5 shooting, the toddler was taken to a close-by hospital in an ambulance, in response to police.<\/p>\n

He was declared dead on the hospital, police said.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, April 12, the Atlanta Police Department announced \u201cinvestigators were able to ascertain probable cause and procure arrest warrants\u201d for Edwards and Hardeman.<\/p>\n

A possible motive for the fatal shooting was not specified by law enforcement.<\/p>\n

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