WEBJul 12, 2023 · Harden sentenced to life in prison for 2016 murder. Aug 7, 2024. Richard Dale Harden, a former resident of Cartersville, was sentenced to life in prison for the 2016 death of 27-year-old Heather Dianne McDonald. On Aug. 6, the 64-year-old pleaded guilty to felony murder in the Superior Court of Bartow County. News.