In a chilling case that shook the community of South Fulton, a father was sentenced to 50 years in prison for attempting to murder his newborn daughter by poisoning her milk with antifreeze. The horrifying act, driven by the father’s refusal to pay child support, highlights the depths of human depravity and the complexities involved in criminal investigations.
The father, Curtis Jack, had become entangled in a web of deceit and personal turmoil. He had impregnated a coworker and, throughout her pregnancy, had pressured her to terminate it. Once the baby was born, the mother, still recovering in the hospital, asked Curtis to transport breast milk to her baby, who was staying with the grandmother. It was during this time that Curtis, seeing an opportunity to shirk his financial responsibilities, added antifreeze to the milk.
Fortunately, the baby survived the attempt on her life, but the case posed significant challenges for the investigators. South Fulton Police Sergeant Sera Dickerson, the lead detective, shared how personal the case felt, especially for those on the team who were parents themselves. The investigators had to balance their emotional responses with the demands of their duty, ensuring they remained objective and thorough in gathering evidence.
Curtis initially confessed to his crime, driven perhaps by a fleeting sense of remorse. However, he later retracted his confession, complicating the prosecution’s efforts to secure a conviction. The district attorney’s office had to work diligently, beyond the confession, to establish a chain of evidence that could irrefutably link Curtis to the crime.
Adding another layer to the already complex case was Curtis’s personal life. At the time of the incident, he was engaged to another woman, which investigators speculated might have influenced his heinous decision to attempt murder as a solution to his predicament.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of solid evidence in criminal proceedings. It also underscores the disturbing motives that can drive individuals to commit unthinkable acts against their own children. For the community of South Fulton and all those involved, the case was a harrowing encounter with the darker side of human nature, but also a testament to the resilience of the innocent and the relentless pursuit of justice by law enforcement.