Former Augusta Firefighter’s Murder Conviction Upheld

A former Augusta firefighter's murder conviction stemming from the 2019 death of his former girlfriend's nearly two-year-old son, has been upheld by the Georgia Supreme Court today.

Former Augusta firefighter Charles Michael Sconyers was indicted in Columbia County in 2020 on charges of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Cruelty to Children in the first degree.

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office says Sconyers was taking care of 2-year-old Lincoln Davitte at his mother's house in Evans when the child was critically injured.

Sconyers told Investigators he allowed Lincoln to play outside, heard the toddler scream, then found him lying face down on the patio. Sconyers said he called 911 and tried to help the child until EMS arrived.

Investigators said the story didn't add up and they accused Sconyers of causing significant injuries to Lincoln's head that led to his death.

A jury found Sconyers guilty on all counts on May 13, 2022 in the death of Lincoln Davitte. He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the Malice Murder charge; 20 years in prison for Aggravated Assault; and 20 years in prison for Child Cruelty. All of the sentences are to be served concurrently.

Sconyers appealed the convictions of Malice Murder and Cruelty to Children in the first degree, claiming that some of the evidence presented during the trial should not have been allowed.

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled today Sconyer's conviction will be upheld.

Sconyers was working for the Augusta Fire Department as a firefighter at the time of his arrest.