AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The two suspects in the 2017 murder of Janell Carwell have now been re-indicted.
A recent review of evidence in the case has led prosecutors to determine that both Leon Tripp and Tanya Tripp worked together in the death and disappearance of their daughter, LaTania Janell Carwell.
Previously, Tanya was charged with 2nd Degree Murder. Those charges have since been upgraded in the new indictment.
Both are now charged with:
- Malice Murder
- Felony Murder
- Aggravated Assault
- 1st Degree Cruelty to Children
- Concealing the Death of Another
Janell was reported missing in April of 2017. Her remains were found in March 2018.
Count on NewsChannel 6 for more updates in this case as they become available.
