Rockdale County Mother Wanted for Murder in Death of 1-Year-Old Child

On January 8, 2025, deputies with the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a person not breathing and arrived at the scene to find a 1-year-old child unresponsive. Despite efforts by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to resuscitate the child, the young victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Following an investigation, authorities have issued a warrant for the mother of the child, identified as 23-year-old Gloria Wright. She is wanted for Murder in the First Degree and Cruelty to Children in the First Degree.

Wright is described as a 5’4″ Black female, and authorities are actively searching for her. The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office has requested the public’s help in locating her. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered through Crime Stoppers for information leading to her arrest.

Anyone with information on Wright’s whereabouts is urged to contact Investigator G. Levett at the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at www.crimestoppersatlanta.org, or by texting CSGA to 738477.