Murder

Murder victim’s mother raising money for son’s burial expense

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The mother of a teen recently murdered in Wilcox County — is trying to raise money to bury her son. Nicole McCall is living through a family tragedy. First — her 18 year old son Keyonate and his 17 teen year old friend went missing. Then her brother — Antonio Ausbon — was killed —…

Wanted Selma murder suspect captured in Boston

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A wanted Selma murder suspect on the run from police — is caught by authorities in Boston. Dallas County District Attorney Robert Turner, Jr. says 44 year old Marico Lee was captured by authorities last week. Lee was wanted for the murder of Pollard Moultrie. Moultrie was found shot at Beech Creek Apartments — and…

Murder investigation underway following Sunday shooting in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma woman is dead following a shooting Sunday night in Selma in the area of Eugene Avenue and F.D. Reese Street. Chief Kenta Fulford says officers dispatched to the scene — discovered a vehicle with a gunshot victim on its way to the hospital. The victim was identified as 34 year old Jakeisha Moore….

Selma Police identify suspect wanted in recent murder

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Chief Kenta Fulford says 44 year old Marico Rodriquez Lee is wanted for the murder of Pollard Moultrie. Moultrie was found shot last week — on the 100 block of Beech Creek Lane. Moultrie later died at a Birmingham hospital. Anyone with information regarding Lee’s whereabouts — is asked to call Selma Police at 334-876-1250…

Selma Police investigate city’s 10th homicide of the year

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma Police are investigating the city’s 10th murder of the year following a shooting over the weekend at an apartment complex. Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford says officers responded to a shots fired call Saturday night — on the 100 block of Beech Creek Lane. “On October 25th around 11:50 PM — upon arrival officers…

Pine Hill man arrested in 2022 murder case

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Pine Hill man is behind bars tonight — charged in a 2022 murder case. Chief Nikisha Gailes says 33 year old Anthony Dewayne Denish was arrested for the murder of 32 year old LaDarren Jones. Jones was found shot to death on the 200 block of Gwen Road in November of 2022. Gailes says…

Selma Police asks for public’s help to solve 2015 cold case

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A 2015 Selma murder case remains unsolved after a decade. Now the victim’s sister and police are reaching out to the public for help — on the anniversary of his murder. Ten years ago Jimmy Griffin, Jr. was found murdered inside his mobile home on Karen Street. Investigators say Griffin had been shot — and…