Coweta County deputies have arrested two men in a long-running investigation into the April 2023 killing of Omar Stegall, saying the pair allegedly dragged their feet before reporting his body. Investigators say that delay may have cost them crucial early leads. The arrests mark the biggest public break in the case since detectives released surveillance footage last year.
The men were taken into custody on March 19, 2026, and are accused of waiting to report finding Stegall's body, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. The outlet reports that deputies did not immediately release the suspects' names or the specific charges. Prosecutors are expected to make those details public once they review the case file and formal court paperwork is filed.
Stegall was found shot to death in his Newnan home in April 2023, and deputies reported evidence of forced entry at the scene, according to WSB‑TV. Investigators initially treated the killing as a targeted home invasion and went public with pleas for tips. For months, leads were sparse as detectives chased down calls and combed through neighborhood surveillance footage.
Video Evidence and Rewards
As the case stalled, authorities released security video showing two men running from the Geter Circle scene. Atlanta Crime Stoppers later bumped the reward up to $10,000 in hopes of shaking loose new witnesses, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. The station quoted Stegall's father, who urged neighbors to speak up and said, "I cry every day" as the family pushed for answers.
What Comes Next
The Coweta County Sheriff's Office says the investigation is still active and is asking anyone with information to contact Atlanta Crime Stoppers at 404‑577‑TIPS, according to WSB‑TV. Deputies and prosecutors are expected to review the latest evidence and determine next steps as the case moves through the courts, while detectives say they will keep working forensic leads and interviewing potential witnesses.
