Heartbreaking first pics show great-grandmother who was stabbed on Atlanta MARTA train: ‘Nobody was helping her’
A tragic incident occurred on an Atlanta MARTA train where 66-year-old Margaret Swan was brutally murdered. Her daughter criticized local officials for inadequate security measures following a temporary policy allowing free rides on the transit system. The attack, captured on surveillance footage, has raised concerns about safety and police presence in public transportation.
- ▪Margaret Swan was attacked and killed by John Elijah Matthews on a MARTA train.
- ▪The incident happened in broad daylight, and Swan was reportedly alone when the attack occurred.
- ▪Her daughter, Shanae Sams, expressed outrage over the lack of security and police presence in the transit system.
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| Publication time | Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:18:01 -0400 |
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US News exclusive Heartbreaking first pics show great-grandmother who was stabbed on Atlanta MARTA train: ‘Nobody was helping her’ By Anna Young Published June 1, 2026, 1:18 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The devastated daughter of the Atlanta train passenger viciously slaughtered by a homeless maniac in a random attack ripped local officials for opening all stations for free in the city, and then failing to police them. Margaret Swan, 66, had her throat slashed and then was stabbed 18-20 times when she was ambushed by the madman who attacked her random, cops said.
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