Caroline Silva
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Caroline Carrasco Garcia Silva is a Breaking News, Crime and Courts Reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Caroline moved to the United States at a young age and now lives in Atlanta. She joined the AJC in June 2021 and has previously worked for the Orlando Weekly. She graduated summa cum laude from Emory University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy. Caroline received her Master of Arts in English from the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies at Emory University in 2023.
Latest from Caroline Silva
Security guard accused in 90-year-old man’s Buckhead stabbing goes to trial

Family sues security guard acquitted of murder at Buckhead senior home

Smyrna Police investigate homicide park valley apartments

Woman found dismembered in Smyrna was shot in the head, police say

Smyrna Police investigate homicide park valley apartments

Teen now charged with murder in Smyrna dismemberment case; victim identified

15 year old shot and killed on Dunning Street on Friday September 25th

15-year-old killed in ‘isolated’ shooting in SE Atlanta, police say

Smyrna Homicide investigation into the death Shintia Mosley

DNA testing ongoing after dismembered body found in Smyrna, police say

Dekalb County officials hold a press conference addressing youth violence, school safety and the need for coordinated prevention and intervention.

After a fight, gunfire left 2 boys dead in DeKalb. A teen is now charged.

Smyrna Police investigate homicide park valley apartments

Police find dismembered body at Smyrna apartments; teen charged

Norfolk Southern safety train

2 arrested after contractor killed outside Norfolk Southern facility in Cobb

Republic Lounge shooting

Atlanta ‘Most Wanted’ suspect tied to club owner’s death arrested in Florida

Funeral for Dave Fiji

Widow hires Kobe Bryant-linked attorney in Georgia helicopter crash suit