2 charged in July shooting death of homeless man

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder over the summer of a homeless man.
Published: Sep. 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder over the summer of a homeless man.

Carl Dednam Jr., 41, died in a July 13 shooting at 4202 Windsor Springs Road, Lot 110.

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The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that arrest warrants were issued Monday for two suspects:

  • Fabian Tremaine Lee, 29, of Hephzibah, on a murder charge
  • Tyeisha Rhonda Manning, 30, of Hephzibah, on a charge of tampering with evidence
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Lee has been incarcerated at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center since Sept. 18 on unrelated charges. The charge of murder has now been added.

Fabian Tremaine Lee
Fabian Tremaine Lee(Contributed)

Manning was arrested Monday on James Drive and committed to jail, deputies said.

Tyeisha Rhonda Manning
Tyeisha Rhonda Manning(Contributed)

“Every life in our community matters, and justice will always remain a priority. Our investigators worked tirelessly on this case to ensure that those responsible were identified and held accountable,” Sheriff Eugene Brantley said.

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He specifically pointed out the dedication of Investigator Tyler Steerman in bringing the case to justice.