GBI Arrests Commerce Man in Murder Investigation

Jackson County, GA (September 9, 2024) - The GBI has arrested and charged Cesario Choc Caal, age 23, of Commerce, GA, with felony murder, malice murder, and aggravated assault in connection to the death of Griselda Seb Acte, age 19, of Commerce, GA.

On Sunday, September 1, 2024, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office requested the GBI to assist with a death investigation. Deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to the 5000 block of Highway 82 Spur in Commerce, GA, in response to a call for medical assistance. After further investigation, the deputies and emergency medical personnel determined that Acte had injuries to her neck. Acte was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Caal was at the house when 911 was called.

Caal was booked into the Jackson County Jail.

This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Jackson County Sheriff's Office at 706-367-6000 or the GBI regional investigative office in Athens at 706-552-2309. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.