Man who tweeted about attacking, kidnapping girlfriend gets life in prison

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A California man will serve life in prison for attacking and kidnapping his girlfriend as she tried to end their relationship.

A Cobb County jury convicted 31-year-old Orlando Mickey Rhinehart of kidnapping with bodily injury and two counts of battery. He was acquitted of robbery and aggravated assault.

The incident started when Rhinehart and the victim began arguing at a motel and he attacked her.

According to the investigation, Rhinehart hit the woman, tore her hair out and spit on her before he forced her into her car.

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As they drove, Rhinehart called someone and told them he didn’t know what he was going to do with the victim. He made the victim hear for her life, according to Cobb County District Attorney Vic Reynolds.

When they got to an area the victim recognized, she jumped from the car. She was able to run to the Sam’s Club on Cobb Parkway in Marietta to get help.

At that time, Rhinehart went on Twitter and began tweeting about what happened.

“A truly dangerous, violent, and clearly murderous man has been convicted,” said Assistant District Attorney Julianna Peterson, who prosecuted the case. “Not only was justice done, but our community is safer today because Orlando Rhinehart is no longer free to terrorize the vulnerable.”

Immediately after the verdict, Cobb Superior Court Judge Ann Harris sentenced Rhinehart to life in prison.

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