Macon man sentenced to 50 years for killing woman after she ended relationship

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has been sentenced to 50 years in connection with the 2023 shooting death of a woman in Macon after she ended their relationship, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.

Treyvon Walker pleaded guilty Tuesday, November 10, in Bibb County Superior Court to voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Walker was sentenced to 50 years, with the first 35 years to serve in prison.

According to District Attorney Anita Howard’s office, Walker and the victim, Kaneza Owens, had been in a violent relationship before Owens decided to end it.

On May 4, 2023, Walker arrived at Owens’ home with a gun and refused to leave. Prosecutors say he repeatedly threatened to kill Owens and himself throughout the night.

Owens recorded much of the encounter, including Walker holding a gun, pointing it at her and threatening her life.

According to prosecutors, Walker shot Owens twice in the chest as police arrived at the home early May 5. Her 7-year-old daughter was asleep upstairs at the time.

Owens died from her injuries. Walker was arrested May 9, 2023, with the gun used in the shooting.

During Tuesday’s plea hearing, Owens’ mother addressed the court.

“I don’t know what to say. For someone to say he loves you, he wants to build a life with you and take care of you. Then for him to kill you when your child is upstairs is something I just don’t know. I don’t understand.”

District Attorney Anita Howard also addressed the case and the impact of domestic violence in Bibb County.

“Kaneza Owens did what so many people tell victims to do. She decided to leave, and she was killed for it,” said Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard. “This year alone, there have been six homicides in Bibb County connected to domestic violence. Behind every one of those numbers is a family that has lost someone they love. If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, please contact your local law enforcement or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You do not have to face it alone, and help is available.”