Accused Walmart killer on Whitemarsh Island was on parole for previous stabbing
By Tia Maggio
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WHITEMARSH ISLAND, Georgia (WJCL) — A WJCL 22 News Investigation has uncovered that the man accused of murdering an 18-year-old at a Whitemarsh Island Walmart was on parole for a violent stabbing just two years ago.
According to court documents obtained by WJCL, 48-year-old Delano Middleton was on parole when police say he fatally stabbed 18-year-old J.T. Schroeder outside the Walmart on Highway 80. Investigators say a confrontation between the two turned deadly, leaving the teen with multiple stab wounds.
Middleton’s violent past mirrors this latest crime. Records show he was convicted in 2021 for stabbing a woman during a robbery at a U-Haul facility. A police report from that case details how Middleton pulled out a six-inch foldable knife, attacked a manager, and then stole a U-Haul truck before driving off.
Despite facing multiple felony charges — including aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and theft — court records show Middleton was only prosecuted for one of those charges. He served two years in prison before being released on parole in December 2023.
Less than two years after that release, Middleton is accused of stabbing again — this time killing an 18-year-old.
The Chatham County District Attorney’s Office declined to comment, citing rules that prevent prosecutors from making public statements that could affect the fairness of an upcoming trial.
Despite facing multiple felony charges — including aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and theft — court records show Middleton was only prosecuted for one of those charges. He served two years in prison before being released on parole in December 2023.
Less than two years after that release, Middleton is accused of stabbing again — this time killing an 18-year-old.
The Chatham County District Attorney’s Office declined to comment, citing rules that prevent prosecutors from making public statements that could affect the fairness of an upcoming trial.
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