Lithonia Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Gruesome Murder of Kathleen Bass Linked to Pizza Box Evidence

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Kathleen Bass' remains were discovered on the side of a road in July 2020, nearly a month after her death. James Lee Griffin, 60, of Lithonia, was sentenced to life plus 10 years in prison after being found guilty of felony murder, malice murder, aggravated assault, and concealing the death of another person in connection with Bass' fatal stabbing. Key evidence, including a pizza box with Griffin's information and blood stains at his apartment, led to his arrest and conviction.