Three Years Later: A Timeline of Connor Mediate’s Case and Legal Delays

In October 2021, Connor Mediate was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in Alpharetta, Georgia. He was 24 years old — a recent college graduate with his whole life ahead of him. What followed should have been a clear path to justice.

Instead, Connor’s family has spent more than three years in courtrooms and waiting rooms, enduring delay after delay while the legal system drags forward at a painful pace. This post outlines the key moments in the case — and just how long justice has been delayed.

Timeline of Connor Mediate’s Case

• October 15, 2021: Connor Mediate is killed during an attempted armed robbery in Alpharetta, Georgia.
• October 2021: Two suspects are arrested and charged with felony murder.
• November 2021 – March 2022: Initial hearings begin. No trial date is set. One defendant is granted bond and released from jail.
• 2022 – 2023: Multiple hearings are scheduled — and postponed. The family attends court sessions only to be told proceedings will be delayed.
• February 2024: Nearly 2.5 years later, still no trial. The Mediate family continues to push for updates with little response.
• June 2024: A tentative trial date is proposed — but is later delayed again with no new date confirmed.
• October 2024: The Justice for Connor movement publicly launches, calling for bail reform and accountability for delayed trials.
• Today (2025): Over three years since Connor’s death. No trial has occurred. One of the defendants remains free on bond.

Why This Timeline Matters

This timeline is not just a case summary — it’s a clear reflection of a broken system. Three years is too long for any family to wait for justice. And yet, this is the reality for too many victims’ families in Georgia.

Delays like this are not just emotionally exhausting — they weaken the integrity of the case. Witnesses move away. Memories fade. Evidence loses impact. And the families are left in a constant state of grief, uncertainty, and frustration.

We Need Accountability and Reform

Connor’s family is still waiting. But they’re no longer waiting in silence. Through the Justice for Connor movement, they’re calling for:

• No bail for felony murder defendants
• Stronger case timelines for violent crimes
• Transparent communication with victims’ families

It shouldn’t take a public campaign to get justice. But until the system changes, we will keep showing up, speaking out, and demanding better — for Connor, and for every family stuck in the same cycle.

Help Us End the Wait for Justice

Connor’s timeline should be a wake-up call. Join us in pushing for real change:

• Sign the petition demanding bail reform and timely trials
• Volunteer with the Justice for Connor movement
• Reach out to lawmakers and demand accountability

Three years is too long. Let’s make sure no other family has to wait this long for justice.