CHLOE ALEXIS DRIVER | Mother Killed 13-Month-Old Daughter To Be With 'Polygamist Cult' Husband | Thought She Was 'Pouring' Evil Into Baby While Breastfeeding | Guilty But Mentally Ill, LWP 30 | Autographed Letter Signed

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Unconventional Lifestyles, Unimaginable Tragedy: The Chloe Alexis Driver Case

Detailed Account
Chloe Alexis Driver was involved in a polygamist group characterized by unconventional and radical practices. This group, described by prosecutors as having "radical views" and "alternative" healing methods, included practices such as "drinking their own urine." Chloe was married to a man who had multiple wives, reflecting the group's polygamist lifestyle.

The pressures and dynamics of this polygamist lifestyle significantly impacted Chloe's mental health and judgment. Prosecutors argued that Chloe struggled to cope with the complexities of sharing her husband with other women, leading to feelings of instability and distress. In a letter presented during the trial, Chloe expressed her mental turmoil, stating, "I was going insane and no longer wanted to be with his friends but kept coming back for him. I only wanted my baby and husband but he refused." This statement indicates that Chloe's desire for an exclusive relationship with her husband conflicted with the group's polygamist practices, exacerbating her mental health issues.

Additionally, a forensic psychologist testified that Chloe experienced delusions, including the belief that she was "pouring evil" into her daughter while breastfeeding. These delusions suggest that the group's radical beliefs and practices may have influenced Chloe's perception of reality, further impairing her judgment and contributing to the tragic events.

On December 8, 2020, 24-year-old Chloe Alexis Driver, along with a group of individuals believed to be part of a polygamist cult, stopped at a residence in the Mountain View neighborhood of Canton, Georgia, while traveling from North Carolina to Florida. Shortly after their arrival, Chloe took a kitchen knife, locked herself in an upstairs bedroom with her 13-month-old daughter, Hannah Nicole Driver, and inflicted fatal stab wounds on the child before stabbing herself.

The child's father attempted lifesaving measures until first responders arrived, but Hannah succumbed to her injuries at the scene. An autopsy revealed that Hannah had been stabbed four times, sustaining wounds to her right carotid artery, proximal esophagus, fourth cervical vertebra, and right upper back.

Chloe Driver was arrested and charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and first-degree cruelty to children. During her trial, the defense argued that Chloe was insane at the time of the crime and could not be held criminally responsible. However, the prosecution presented evidence suggesting that Chloe's actions did not meet the legal criteria for insanity in Georgia. They contended that Chloe made a conscious decision to kill her daughter, understood her actions were wrong, and had other options available.

The trial, which lasted six days, included testimonies from 21 witnesses and the presentation of 135 pieces of evidence, such as 911 recordings, crime scene photos, and the murder weapon. The jury found Chloe guilty but mentally ill of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and first-degree cruelty to children. This verdict indicated that while the jury acknowledged Chloe's mental illness, they held her criminally responsible for her actions.

On December 12, 2024, Chief Superior Court Judge Ellen McElyea sentenced Chloe to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years, plus an additional 20 years to be served concurrently. Judge McElyea described the crime as "heinous" and "unfathomable," emphasizing the profound moral violation of a parent killing their child. She noted the graphic and traumatic nature of the evidence, which had a significant emotional impact on jurors and first responders.

During sentencing, Chloe expressed deep remorse, attributing her actions to mental illness and stating that she would not have committed the crime had she been mentally well. The Georgia Department of Corrections is responsible for addressing her mental health needs during her incarceration.

This case underscores the complexities surrounding mental health issues within the context of criminal acts, especially those involving familial relationships and unconventional lifestyles.

VIDEO: Vinnie Politan Investigates: Chloe Driver | Cult Baby Murder Trial | https://youtu.be/ktW0pgI3ixc

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