capital murder

Update: Officials Confirm Aniah Blanchard Was Shot to Death

Investigators in Lee County have issued an update on the Aniah Blanchard case. At a news conference this afternoon, Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes revealed that Blanchard died of a gunshot wound. Hughes says charges against Ibraheem Yazeed of Montgomery will be upgraded from kidnapping to murder. He says even though two other suspects face charges in the case,…

Teen Charged with Capital Murder in Dallas Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Investigators with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office — arrest a Selma teenager — for capital murder. Sheriff Mike Granthum said 17 year old Justin Manzie of Selma — has been arrested and charged in the death of 30 year old Danathian Crum. Granthum said Crum died after he was shot and robbed last month —…

Uniontown Man Accused of Killing His Girlfriend

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Uniontown man is behind bars — accused of killing his girlfriend. Police say 38 year old Jimmy Lee Johnson is charged with capital murder. They say Johnson went to Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis with scratched all over his face Tuesday. They say he told the hospital staff that ‘He killed his girlfriend in…

Man Arrested in Connection with Brundidge Robbery Homicide

A man is behind bars tonight in Pike County in connection with last week’s deadly gas station robbery in Brundidge. Authorities say the suspect has a long criminal record. Leon Terrell Flowers, 23, of Troy, has been arrested and charged in the robbery-homicide at the J&S Buy Rite gas station in Brundidge. He’s been charged with Capital Murder and Robbery…

Selma Police Arrest Murder Suspect, Another Still At Large

Selma Police make an arrest in a capital murder case but they say a second suspect is still on the loose. Lt. Tory Neely says 18 year old Christopher Boswell of Selma has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of Nicholas Bell. Neely says Bell was found shot to death in his car behind a house on the…

Tuskegee Police Look for Capital Murder Suspect

CrimeStoppers needs your help finding a man wanted on multiple charges, including capital murder. Tuskegee police are looking for Michael Norris on attempted murder and capital murder charges. They say he shot 19-year-old Kentavious McDaniel. Norris also goes by the names of Mike and Boo-Boo. He is 6 foot 2 inches tall, weighs 185 pounds, and has a tattoo on…

MPD Make Arrest in Fitzpatrick Boulevard Shooting

The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a suspect in the November 16 shooting death of 27-year- old Roderick Bell of Montgomery. MPD charged Devin Robinson, 23, with one count of capital murder in connection with Bell’s death. Robinson turned himself in to MPD detectives and was transported to the Montgomery County Detention Facility. He is being held without bond. At…

Two Selma Men Arrested Following Shooting Death of Another Selma Man

On July 18, Vontrayvious Bennett was in the 900 Block of King Street when the vehicle he was occupying was shot into. Vontrayvious Bennett was injured in the head area. He was taken to Vaughn Emergency Room by private owned vehicle. He was later transported to UAB Hospital in Birmingham. On July 23, Vontrayvious Bennett died as a result of…

Montgomery Couple Wanted for Capital Murder Captured

The United States Marshal’s Gulf Coast Fugitive Taskforce officially notified CrimeStoppers that Cymone Thompson and Kierro Nelson has been taken into custody. On Wednesday April 27, white male, Jordan Wilson was found shot inside of his vehicle located in the 3200 block of Virginia Pines Lane, Montgomery, Alabama. Wilson succumbed to his injuries as a result of the shooting. The Montgomery Police Department’s Criminal…

MPD Search for Person in Capital Murder Investigation

The Montgomery Police Department is searching for an unknown subject wanted in reference to a Capital Murder Investigation. On Sunday, November 29, 2015 the victim, 75-year old James Chapman, was murdered at the intersection of Rosa L. Parks Avenue and Fleming Road.  It is believed that the victim was shot during the course of a robbery. The family of the victim is offering…