Margaret Swan
Coverage of Margaret Swan in the Nexus archive.
- Death of great-grandmother brutally killed on train triggers federal action
The federal government is scrutinizing Atlanta's MARTA transit system's safety protocols following the stabbing death of 66-year-old Margaret Swan on a train. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a comprehensive review of MARTA's security spending and plans, as suspect John Elijah Matthews faces charges including potential federal death penalty proceedings.
- Death of great-grandmother brutally killed on train triggers federal action
The federal government is reviewing Atlanta's MARTA transit system's safety protocols following the stabbing death of 66-year-old Margaret Swan on a train. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Transit Administration is scrutinizing MARTA's security spending and plans after the attack by John Elijah Matthews, who faces federal charges.
- Trump administration launches federal investigation into Atlanta's MARTA system after fatal train stabbing
The Trump administration has launched a federal investigation into Atlanta's MARTA transit system following two recent stabbings, including the fatal attack on 66-year-old Margaret Swan. The Federal Transit Administration will audit MARTA's safety protocols, citing violent incident rates more than three times the national average.
- Trump administration announces investigation into Atlanta’s transit system after fatal stabbing
The Trump administration's Federal Transit Administration will investigate Atlanta's MARTA transit system following two recent stabbing incidents. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized concerns over rider safety, while MARTA stated it will comply with the investigation and highlight existing safety measures.
- Atlanta train stabbing suspect faces new charge as feds weigh death penalty in great-grandmother’s killing
A Georgia man accused of stabbing a 66-year-old great-grandmother on an Atlanta MARTA train is facing a federal charge that could lead to the death penalty. The suspect, John Elijah Matthews, was an illegal immigrant released by the Biden administration and is accused of an unprovoked attack resulting in the victim's death.
- Atlanta train passenger stabbed about 20 times after maniac allegedly slit her throat in random attack
A 66-year-old Atlanta woman, Margaret Swan, was fatally stabbed approximately 20 times aboard a MARTA train in a random attack. John Elijah Matthews, 25, was charged with murder and allegedly used a knife during the unprovoked assault, which occurred between Lakewood-Fort McPherson and Oakland City stations. The incident has raised concerns about transit safety in Atlanta.
- Heartbreaking first pics show great-grandmother who was stabbed on Atlanta MARTA train: ‘Nobody was helping her’
Margaret Swan, a 66-year-old great-grandmother, was attacked on an Atlanta MARTA train, where she was slashed in the throat and stabbed 18-20 times in a random assault. A witness reported that no one intervened during the attack.