Tribute for Chad McCollum

04/02/2024

The next steps in this case have not yet been decided, but the family tells WALB they’re prepared to face the prospect of a trial.

04/01/2024

Update: Katelyn Ireland has been indicted on more serious charges than in 2022! She originally only had 4 charges: Felony Murder, 2 aggravated assaults, and 1 possession of a gun during the commission of a crime. Below has all 8 she is currently indicted on.

New: Malice murder, felony murder, 3 aggravated assaults, 3 possession of a gun during the commission of a crime.

Colquitt County District Attorney’s office including Colquitt County Sheriffs office have been working hard to bring Chad justice.

03/25/2024

It’s been a while since we have posted any updates due to how slow the process goes however, a lot of man power, many hours, and meticulous work has to be put in.

Without saying too much I just want to announce that there is movement in the case. And when I say that I want to Praise God for covering us all as we wait and for exposing what was once in the dark. The Colquitt County Sheriffs Office has worked diligently to get all facts to the DA.

With that being said, April 1st one of us will update everyone on the long anticipated movement.

As Chad posted that very last day, Have a blessed day! 🫶🏻

God is good all the time!

01/25/2023

So just wanted to post an update due to the outpouring of support today.

Ireland did get a Bond set for $150k and that's ok! It's part of the process. There are two hurting families so you will see 2 fighting families for their own. There are bond stipulations:

$150k bond on felony murder, 1 aggravated assault for pointing a gun on another person, 1 aggravated assault for pointing a gun at a 2nd person, and possession of a firearm in commission of a crime. No contact with Chantel Jones (Mccollum) the minor witness or the other two victims.

So today was a small victory even though it wasn't all we hoped. It's going to be okay! May justice prevail! GODS GOT US!

01/02/2023

My apologies for my mis-post the funeral is on the 3rd of January at 1 pm for viewing and funeral service at 2 pm. Not sure what happened for me to post the wrong date.

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12/28/2022

Chad will be laid to rest January 3rd Viewing is at 1pm at Bakers and then funeral to follow then go to Fitzgerald to the Old Prospect Church.

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12/25/2022

As we go about our holiday, this was Chad's favorite. He loved Christmas so let's take a moment to keep his memory alive. Those icicles though just like his mama.

12/22/2022

When we were kids if Chad took your fish off the hook, you had to kiss it. He made you do this even when he was grown. And he and Abby, his daughter were always the only ones to hike to the top of the mountain on hikes. He was SO PROUD of MyKenzie and Abby with any school function. And he loved being a family with Crystal and the girls. His friends didn't place 2nd either. Please share any memory with him.

12/21/2022

We will always celebrate Chad's smile, love for family, and love for friends. ❤ one thing you could always count on was for him to crack a lil jokey joke to make everyone laugh. He was a PROUD family man, proud friend.

12/21/2022

Bond denied. What a great job the CCSO has done and now the Judicial System gives us a little more peace.

The family of a Colquitt County man who was shot to death on Saturday says they are praying for the family of the woman arrested in his death.

12/20/2022

https://gofund.me/3b11b0c9

If you cannot donate it is completely understandable and just sharing this would show great support. We would like to give him a burial and monument that Chad greatly deserves.

Hi my name is Traci, our beloved Chad was an amazing person that we have lost unexpectedly at the young … Traci Kirkland needs your support for Chad Mccollum

12/20/2022

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