Murder

Selma Police arrest suspect in city’s 1st murder of 2024

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A woman is dead — and a man is behind bars — after an argument turns deadly in Selma. It’s the first murder in the city of Selma in 2024 — as well as the city’s first murder arrest. Selma Police detectives quickly made an arrest in the city’s 1st homicide of the new year….

Wilcox Co. murder suspect makes first court appearance

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Wilcox County man is behind bars tonight — charged in the death of a 21 year old Pine Apple woman. Sheriff Larry Colston says 24 year old Tyrese Dortch of Camden was arrested for murder on Tuesday. Dortch made a first appearance in court this morning — and an Aniah’s Law hearing was set…

Wilcox Co. man wanted for murder of Monroe Co. woman

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Wilcox County man is wanted for murder — after a woman who was believed to be missing — is found dead inside her home. Forty-seven year old Michael Dewayne Thomas is wanted for murder in the case. Sheriff Larry Colston says 45 year old Kimberly Kidd — was found Sunday in her home in…

Wilcox Co. man shot to death, wife charged with murder

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Wilcox County woman is behind bars tonight. She’s accused of fatally shooting her husband. Sheriff Larry Colston says 55 year old Jacqueline Jenkins Mack of Camden is charged with murder in the case. He says Mack called 9-1-1 at around 9:45 Thursday night — about a shooting at her home. When officers arrived —…

Selma Police investigate fatal shooting

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma Police are investigating the murder of a Selma woman — who was shot to death Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened on the 1500 block of Tremont Street. Lt. Ray Blacks says 32 year old Jasmine Callens died from a gunshot wound. He says detectives are investigating — but no arrests have been made in…

Drive-by shooting leaves one man dead in Dallas Co.

From West Alabama Newsroom– A murder investigation is underway in Dallas County — following a drive-by shooting at a gas station convenience store. Sheriff Mike Granthum says a Dallas County man was shot — then taken to the Vaughan Regional Medical Center E-R — where he was later pronounced dead. Granthum says the shooting happened at around 8 Friday night…

U.S. Marshals search for Selma capital murder suspect

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma family continues to grief over the murder of 23 year old family member — who was found dead back in May. People who lose their lives in a homicide — are not the only victims. Grieving loved ones — are murder victims too. Four months after her 23 year old son Joseph Goodwin…

Wanted Murder Suspect Captured in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma man wanted for the 2022 murder of an 18 year old man at a Selma convenience store is behind bars tonight. Twenty-two year old Kendarius Eaton was captured by authorities Wednesday — on an active warrant for murder. Eaton is suspected in the shooting death of 18 year old Sean Wiggins. “This starts…