Suspect arrested in Thailand nearly 2 years after Augusta man’s murder

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An Augusta murder suspect was arrested in Thailand, according to Richmond County deputies.

Cedric Alandus Peters was wanted in the 2024 shooting death of Chavious Kimmerlin, 50, at Kimmerlin’s home in the 500 block of Highland Avenue, according to deputies.

In Nov. 2025, authorities released that Peters was wanted as a suspect in the case.

Peters was wanted by the sheriff’s office for malice murder, three counts of felony murder, two counts of possession of a firearem during the commission of a crime, home invasion in the first degree and burglary in the first degree, according to deputies.

Richmond County deputies say they are working with the U.S. Marshal’s Service on the case.

In January 2025, we reported De’Narian Cobb, 25, of Waynesboro, was charged in connection with the Nov. 21 shooting death.

Cobb was found at his home in the 500 block of Eighth Street in Waynesboro after Richmond County and Burke County deputies went there to take him in for questioning in connection with the shooting.

During their interview with him, Richmond County investigators said they found enough probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant.

Cobb was originally at the Burke County Detention Center for charges that occurred in that jurisdiction, but has since been extradited to Richmond County and booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center on the charges of murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to Richmond County deputies.

Kimmerlin’s slaying in broad daylight shocked those who lived and worked in the neighborhood.

A woman who works at the Wing Express across the street said the victim had just been there the night before, getting food.

“It’s scary out here,” she said. “I just come into work every day and pray I make it back to my car.”

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