Conyers man charged with beating his father to death, sheriffs office says WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

CONYERS, Ga. — A Conyers man is in custody at the Rockdale County Jail for allegedly beating his father to death.

According to records from the sheriff’s office, Danny Lee Chastain, 62, was arrested on April 13 for multiple charges, including aggravated battery and aggravated assault.

Deputies confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that Talmadge Chastain later died. On April 19, Danny Chastain’s charges were upgraded to include malice murder.

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Records from the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office say deputies were first called to the home where Danny Chastain, his father Talmadge Chastain and a roommate lived for a welfare check.

When a deputy arrived at the home on Woodland Circle SE, he spoke to the roommate, who said Danny Chastain “was being aggressive and needed to go to the hospital in reference to his mental health.”

Danny Chastain walked out of the room while a deputy spoke …