Clayton County Gang Member Sentenced to Life for Deadly Home Invasion That Killed Two Children

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Clayton County jury has convicted Michael White on all 44 counts related to a 2016 home invasion that left two children dead, according to District Attorney Tasha M. Mosley.

Prosecutors said the crimes occurred in the early morning hours of October 22, 2016, when members of the Rollin 20s Crips forced their way into a Clayton County home searching for a teenager who had allegedly stolen firearms from their trap house.

Evidence presented during trial showed the group arrived at the residence around 4:30 a.m., armed with guns and dressed in dark clothing and gloves. Investigators said the suspects carried out a coordinated home invasion while several children were inside the house.

During the attack, an 11-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy who were sleeping in their beds were shot and killed. Four other children inside the home survived the violence.

Authorities said the teenager the suspects were looking for was not at the residence at the time.

After nearly a decade of investigation and prosecution, jurors heard evidence detailing White’s role in the deadly invasion. The trial began January 27, 2026, and concluded February 9, 2026, making White the final defendant to be tried in the case.

On March 11, 2026, Judge Mason sentenced White to two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, followed by an additional 20 years in prison and a $202,020.20 fine.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney La Carrian Blount with Assistant District Attorney Sheila Prancois serving as co-counsel.

District Attorney Mosley praised the work of prosecutors and law enforcement who spent years building the case.

“I commend my team and our law enforcement partners for their tireless dedication in pursuing justice for the victims in this case, whose lives were tragically cut short,” Mosley said. “It is our hope that this conviction provides some measure of closure to the victims’ family, knowing that the defendant has been held accountable for his actions.”