", Robinson, Carol (August 7, 2022) "My soul is hurt deeply: Mom grieves daughter killed in Birmingham shooting, mayor lashes out. She was partially clothed, bound by a dog leash around her neck and her wrists, which were secured behind her back. Shelton said the preliminary investigation suggests the shooting was drug related. WebA Birmingham police officer instructed Heard to call the Tuscaloosa police, and they delivered the horrific news no parent wants to hear: her daughter was shot to death on 131 victims were male and 21 were female. WebFrom the West Alabama Newsroom Selma Police are investigating the citys 10th murder of the year. Police found Cliatt after friends hadnt heard from him. The father never saw his son alive again. Anyone with information should call the sheriff's office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Officers answered 638,455 calls to 911 and were dispatched on 493,246 of those. Six to eight gunshots were fired, and Turner was pronounced dead on the scene. The one area where we have shown an increase is our murders,' Smith said. WebThese lists of unsolved murders include notable cases where victims were murdered in unknown circumstances. His body was discovered about 7:30 a.m. near the front steps of 4117 Lloyd Nolan Parkway. Eric Dewayne Dalton, 39, was fatally shot June 15 outside of his home in Brighton. We need family, we need churchwe need everyone to really think about the long haul here of over-investing in our young people and teaching them the value of life and giving hope to our young people. We feel pretty confident she is not from this area, he said. Paul Hollman, pastor of Mount Mariah Baptist Church, called on Mayor Randall Woodfin to declare a state of emergency over the city's homicide rate. They said Cooper appeared to have been shot in the head, and was unconscious when he left for UAB Hospital. Patricia Vickerstaff, 33, of Auburn was found fatally shot in her home located in the 1400 block of Lee Road 56 at around 1:55 a.m. on Aug. 15, 2004. Jermaine Lee, 23, and Montel Glenn, 21, were found dead March 31. Gloria Parrish, 66, was found dead Nov. 14. ", Robinson, Carol (July 22, 2021) "Murder in Alabama: Homicides on the rise in 2021 in 4 of the states 5 biggest cities. 1999 murders of JB Hilton Green Beasley and Tracie Hawlett from Ozark, Alabama. During the investigation, Birmingham police learned that foul play could be involved in the shooting. "This was a cold and calculated shooting,'' he said. Over the last few years, he said, this unsolved murder case has been reviewed with the assistance of the State Bureau of Investigation. During the shooting, there was an innocent bystander at the gas pumps who was shot once in the leg. WebDetails of all 40 unsolved tragedies over six decades in Birmingham - from 1957 to 2017 - can be viewed in the below timeline. Birmingham police and firefighters responded to the scene at Imperial Drive and 17th Street S.W. Birmingham police responded to their 30th Street home after receiving a call from a neighbor. He graduated high school in 2012, and was now a father of two sons, ages 4 and 1. The girls, both from Dothan, had traveled from Dothan to Midland City the night before to attend a party. This isnt the time to sit with your hands in your lap.. The recent record low of 62 homicides was set in 2014. on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, Montgomery police say. ", Robinson, Carol (April 5, 2021) "Rickey Smiley offers reward in Birmingham park shooting that killed woman, injured 5: Im really angry. East Precinct officers were called to Murray's home at The Oaks at Springville apartments on Earline Circle about 9:50 a.m. after his girlfriend reported finding him unresponsive in a back bedroom. "Lifestyle choices are a big factor in many of our homicides. Denzal Moore, 22, was fatally shot on Feb. 20 inside a Birmingham home. Jones was pronounced three days later at UAB Hospital. Hopefully, with some of the DNA results that we do get, we will find out who the parents are.. Marlon Hale, 45, was killed during a Dec. 4 home invasion in southwest Birmingham. WebOn May 3, 2011, around 4:30PM the body DeLange Tawon Harris, age 25, was found on the side of Athens Church Road in the Goshen Community of Crenshaw County, Alabama. When they arrived on the scene, they found Eaton lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the right side of his body. Wright was only 16 years old. The hairstyle of the victim - dreadlocks - and the clothing - a gray jogging suit - matched what Ross's family members had last seen him wearing, and they went to the scene. His father, Ronald Brown, said his son lived with him. Was he alive when the fire started? The shooting happened at 3:27 a.m. across the street from The Palace in the 600 block of Third Avenue West. She said they had just pulled out of the driveway of the home when the car pulled up and someone inside started shooting. The discovery was made just after 6 a.m. that Saturday. 2011 murder of Kamailie Laylani Oglesby, in Birmingham, Alabama. WVTM13.com, Robinson, Carol (July 12, 2021) "Of Birminghams 60 homicides in first half of 2021, these 22 murders remain unsolved. Little information was released on Brown's slaying. Sheree Kennon founded the non-profit What About Us, a support group for the families of young people lost to violence, in response to the February death of her son, Detraio Whorton. West Precinct officers were dispatched about 5:25 p.m. to a house in the 1800 block of Bessemer Road on a report of a man shot. One of the men was in the back seat, and the other in the trunk. Moments later, multiple shots were fired, several of which struck Alexander. He was the nephew of Ruthie Mae Jackson, who was murdered years later. Authorities said it is believed Anderson was walking down the street with another person when she was shot. DALLAS COUNTY, AL (WSFA) - Jan. 21, 2015, Kirby Brown, all of 22 years old, was found lying on his back shot to death near his home Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Family members were devastated by the killing. The homicide rate nationwide in 2020 now exceeds the rates of the late 80s and 90s, before the big drop, said Richard Rosenfeld, lead author of the report Pandemic, Social Unrest and Crime in US Cities. This round of crime increase is unprecedented.. Cliatt had been shot multiple times during an apparent home invasion robbery. Of those, 15 were deemed justifiable and one accidental and therefore are not deemed criminal. At least one of those tunneled through Miracle's headboard. We were not only hit by a global pandemic, financial woes and civil unrest following the death of George Floyd,' said Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin. My goal as chief of police has always been to reduce crime in this city, promote cohesiveness within the community and the department and place the right people in the right seats in the department so that were addressing crime in a timely manner when it occurs and that were doing everything we can to address community needs and also reduce crime as a whole,' Smith said. Authorities said he was in the driver's seat of his vehicle and discovered by a resident in the area who had noticed the car parked on the street earlier in the death. He said detectives learned Alexander was selling narcotics at his apartment, however family members said they do not believe that to be true. Charles R. Dick Salmon, 72, of Auburn was found dead of a gunshot wound at the service station he owned and operated on Opelika Road in Auburn on July 22, 2005. Birmingham police spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards said investigators believe Love may have been killed about 10 p.m. Sunday based on the condition of her body. Upon arrival officer located Smith in her bedroom, the victim of an apparent homicide. Robert Jackson was shot to death as he got out of his caron Jan. 31, 1978. Her body was discovered just after 8 a.m. Monday in a grassy area in the 8300 block of Fifth Avenue North. The co-worker found the woman's body and then called 911. We need your voice. Her mother, Melinda Piatkowski, said Slater was talking to friends when she shot in the chest. There were no witnesses on the scene. Authorities were dispatched to the scene after a co-worker went to check on the woman because she failed to show up for work. They were found in the living room, and and pronounced dead on the scene at 1:46 a.m. Police were called to the scene by neighbors after they heard gunfire coming from inside the house. Of those, 59 remain open. Its easy to forget about old crimes unless you, a family member, or a close friend were the victims. Anyone with information is asked to call Fairfield police at 205-786-4111 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Police responding to a report of a man down in the roadway found Burrell lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. On Monday, about 6 p.m., Edwards was pronounced dead by hospital staff. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Those remains were subsequently determined to be the remains of Laylani Oglesby. The U.S. murder rate jumped by 30% from 2019 to 2020, an increase attributed to a variety of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic. "The shooter(s) clearly knew the victim.". Eaton's girlfriend told investigators Eaton was supposed to go to the store and return back home. Domestic incidents accounted for 12 of the murders, and fights led to 18. Bryan Shelton. Another person was with an assault rifle nearby on March 22. Residents in the area said they heard three shots. WebOf the 107 homicides in Birmingham, 51 of them remain unsolved for a 48.6 percent clearance rate, just under the departments 2017 clearance rate. ", Riggs, Tracy (September 12, 2022) "Birmingham clergy hold revival focused on urging area young people to stop the violence. He was at a gathering in the 3000 block of Avenue S in Ensley when a group of men got out of a car and opened fire. He was pronounced dead on the scene. I have a peace with her death in some way, but it hurts my human heart. Alabama to resume executions following procedure review The BPD said its detectives never give up. When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. All four were brought into Senacs office by the two gunmen, who told the women to lie facedown. Christina Anderson, 30, was gunned down in Birmingham on New Year's Day - becoming the city's first homicide of 2017. He left behind a wife and 3 young children. Two suspects died before facing charges. In 1898, the brutally beaten body of 52-year-old Sarah Ware was discovered in a wooded area of Bucksport. Garcia, suffering from a gunshot wound, was found in the driver's seat of one of those vehicles. More than 30 years later, Fisher's estranged wife was charged with first-degree murder. The car was off to the side in an alley, and so heavily damaged that investigators initially couldn't determine the make or model. However, he said, the suspects' vehicle returned. A cash reward is offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect. WebHere is a look at Birminghams unsolved homicides. The January 2022 double homicide of 49-year-old Ed Harris and Wright remains unsolved. Police continue to work leads in the case. Calvin Sweeney was running when he was fired on. Shawn Jamal Morris, 19, convicted of reckless manslaughter on Marshall said anyone with a cold case tip is encouraged to contact the Alabama Attorney Generals Office Cold Case Tip Line at (866) 419-1236, or email coldcasetips@ago.state.al.us. Anyone with information is asked to call Tarrant police at 205-849-2811 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. No one is in custody. Investigators believe the shooter is a family member of the teen girl. In all of Jefferson County, there were 183 homicides. 8 homicides took place during robberies, 14 were described as domestic disputes, 2 resulted from child abuse, one was caused by reckless driving during a police chase, 2 were hit-and-run, and 34 occurred following sudden arguments, including another death by stray bullet. Countywide, there were 171 last year. The deadliest month in Birmingham this year was July when 13 people were murdered. Bessemer police said they responded to her house in the 2100 block of Fairfax Avenue about 10:30 a.m. that Tuesday. Of the 110 homicides in Birmingham, 54 of them remain unsolved for a 50 percent clearance rate. The shooting happened early that Monday morning about 5:30 a.m. in the 900 block of 23rd Street South. A CBS News analysis of the FBI data published last year found that murders of white victims were about 30% more likely to be solved than in cases with Hispanic victims, and about 50% more than when the victims were Black. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Jamea Harris mom recalls heartbreaking moment she learned of her daughters murder, 2 adults, 1 juvenile charged in Kimberly kidnapping case, Pickens County sheriff arms volunteer firefighters with new tool to fight opioid on streets, Walker County man arrested in crimes against children case, 18-year-old Tuscaloosa man dead after Tuesday afternoon crash, Jamea Harris, only 23-years old, was shot to death, UA basketball player Darius Miles and Michael Lynn Davis had been charged with capital murder. WebIn 2019, there were 39 murders in Montgomery County, Alabama. The suspect vehicle then fled the scene. In August, Al.com and The Birmingham Times announced a collaboration to report more comprehensively on factors fueling violence and giving voice to victims, community leaders, law enforcement, mental health experts and activists with views on the issue. The parents of two boys, ages 5 and 3, the couple was set to have a date night that Monday and had sent their children to stay with grandparents. The state investigated one, which happened on Interstate 59/20 in Jefferson County. It's eating me up. Officers went to Saco Service Station that morning to conduct a welfare check on Salmon. Birmingham police Lt. Sean Edwards said several people were inside the apartment with Alexander when multiple shots rang out. The shooting happened around 10:30 a.m. on 4114 8th Avenue. Rush was sitting in the vehicle with a man who was shot in the left jaw and left arm. Once Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the flames, they found the badly burned bodies. Lewis was critically wounded on Nov. 29, 2016 at Marks Village in the Gate City community. Yellowhammer News is Alabamas preeminent outlet for news, analysis and much more. That low ", Robinson, Carol (September 6, 2022) "As Birminghams homicide total reaches tragic high, police chief weighs in on causes and solutions. Bruce was found in the driver's seat suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest area. ", Yurkanin, Amy (April 5, 2022) "Hospitals to get $1 million to fight gun violence as homicides rise in Birmingham. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police have hit a dead end in the murder case of a 16-year-old girl and a 49-year-old Birmingham man killed last January, and now they are asking for your help.. Wenonah High School Student, Yasmine Wright, was struck by a stray bullet on her way home from work at the Birmingham Zoo. May 16: Daniel Richard Garrick, 83, was found beaten to death in his home on the 600 block of, May 16: Dwaine Thomas, 17, was fatally wounded by gunshot during an altercation on the 1200 block of, May 31: Tarlumi C. Bonner, 21, was killed on his sofa from shots fired from outside his home on the 4200 block of, June 11: Frankie Keonte McDonald, 24, died at, July 8: The remains of Cedric Lenard Terry, 56, were found inside a burned vehicle in the, July 16: Rodrequez "Pete' Amison, 34, was found shot to death in a home on the 200 block of, July 24: Holli Jo Wilson, 38, was found beaten to death at her home on the 3100 block of, July 25: Frederick Hooks III, 34, was found shot to death near the 1600 block of, July 28: Martez Demon Brown, 37, was found shot to death in a home on the 900 block of. Carter's death devastated those who knew him. ", Robinson, Carol (November 19, 2021) "We hurt every day: Slain toddler Major Turners 3rd birthday celebrated with tears, smiles and balloons. The city's West Precinct officers responded to the 1100 block of 15th Street West on a report of someone shot. In one case murder charges were filed against an accomplice of the homicide victim rather than the shooter. As of Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, there had been 172 homicides in communities throughout Jefferson County in 2017, including 110 in the City of Birmingham. It was also up to her to deliver the news to her grandson, Jameas 5 year old son, Kaine Johnson. BIRMINGHAM, AL 35201. Hale told them the intruders did not take anything from him or his home. In 2021, only 51% of homicides were solved, according to FBI statistics analyzed by the Murder Accountability Project. She was a good kid.". Brown was already deceased by the time officers and medics arrived on scene. Chief Smith said the police department has worked diligently throughout the year to reduce crime. When asked how she felt about the two suspects police say are connected to the murder, Heard responded with three words: Im just angry.. Birmingham police and firefighters responded to the scene on a report of a house fire. It wasn't immediately clear whether they knew each other. WebJanuary 19: Troy Allen Underhill, 48, was found shot to death in a wooded area near the Shell Food Mart at 3901 Pinson Valley Parkway in Echo Highlands. Ronald Ross, 35, was shot to death March 2 in Fairfield. As Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall told Yellowhammer. The shooting happened in the 10 block of Fourth Avenue North. "I've never see it so bad as far as people not being willing to talk to the police," said Lt. Scott Thurmond. The discovery was made about 11:30 a.m. that Wednesday at HighPointe Apartments on Beacon Parkway East off of Valley Avenue, where she lived. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Suspects have been identified in 65 cases, arrested in 63 and charged in 54. So far, no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Jeffery Douglas Jones, 52, was shot Oct. 13 in Mulga. "Jeremy was a kind-hearted man, full of selfless acts and always trying to lend a helping hand,'' said his brother, Blake Thompson. Candice Fenton, a 19-year-old Auburn University student, was found dead in her off-campus Auburn apartmenton July 18, 1995. Griffin and the suspect got into an argument and Griffin turned to walk away. UPDATE: An arrest has now been made in the case. A motive in 37 other deaths has not been publicized. Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired and there was evidence to corroborate that. Jocklyn Manley, 51, and Pervis "PJ" Andre Polk Jr., 17, were killed in an east Birmingham neighborhood on Nov. 16. WebThe murder clearance rate hit an all-time low in 2020, and data analyzed by a nonprofit shows that trend continued last year. DNA has led to an arrest in the cold case murder of two Alabama girls, according to reports. They are working to get DNA evidence that could lead to a suspect. ", Robinson, Carol (October 17, 2022) "Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond faces spike in homicides: Were destroying ourselves. They said a man and woman came to the back door and one of them told the friend to leave. November 10: Derick Lemonte Williams, 40, believed to have been the instigator, was shot to death in the same incident, apparently in self-defense. Before Piakowski could get to the hospital, her daughter died. You hear every cop saying, We cant do better because they dont cooperate,' Skaggs said, But these young cops dont know how to talk to people and get them to cooperate.. We need your voice and we need your actions. Relatives said they aren't sure whether that date ever happened, however, and the next they heard, the couple was dead. Convictions have been obtained in 7 cases. Police said an argument between the suspect and Grace ended in gunshots at around 4 a.m.. Grace was found dead in the driveway of his home. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. WebMurder of Hernan Rojas Torres Murder of Willie Earl Bedford The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is investigating an arson case that occurred on September 24, 2001 at Kinder Care Abrams' body was found in a wooded area. The SUV had hit the barrier, but there was no damage or injury from the impact. Once on the scene, they found Tubbs lying on his back on the curb. Willie Burrell, 34, was shot to death Friday, March 3, in the 2300 block of Cullman Avenue. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service pronounced him dead on the scene. "And now you have someone who is deceased. On May 8, the Mayor's office and Police Department partnered with the Pi Upsilon Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. to organize a voluntary gun buy-back program at First Ebenezer Baptist Church on Graymont Avenue. Bryan Shelton. The male family member was in the bathroom, having just arrived home from work and the store. 15 of the reported homicides were ruled justifiable as self-defense by investigators or prosecutors and 1 resulted from reckless driving. ", Davenport, Fred (June 3, 2021) "Birmingham area students to hold 'Peace Rally' Friday at Kelly Ingram Park." Bryan Shelton said the officers recognized the man as a possible vagrant who solicited money from motorists exiting the interstate. The highest number of Birmingham homicides in recent memory was 141 in 1991. She had just ordered her food at the pizza restaurant. Someone in a vehicle, police said, had approached the pair and opened fire. This page has been accessed 56,841 times. According to a witness, Jordan had just walked out the home and several gunshots rang out. Once inside, they found Parrish dead. In 2021, he said, there will be more strategy meetings and newer model of Comstat which looks at specific crimes and specific areas. ", Robinson, Carol (December 7, 2021) "Birmingham mayor on 8 recent homicides: They deserve more than hearts and prayers. "She was outgoing, so even though she was just a sophomore, she was friends with everybody in every grade,'' said Keith Hearon, assistant principal. Cortice Miles said officers found multiple shell casings in the parking lot of a nearby bar, and detectives are investigating the possibility that the shooting may have happened there. ", Tiara Myers and Tyron Allen, both 25, were shot to death July 25 at their southwest Birmingham home. There were nine killings in parking lots, and two at convenience stores. "I want him to be remembered as the gentle giant that he was. She had five children. Once the blaze was extinguished, firefighters found Carter's remains. Those inside of the vehicle returned fire as they attempted to flee the scene. As of April 1, there were around 19 reported murders in Alabama in 2021. She was shot once in the leg, and it appears she bled out as she ran down the hill and sought help. Of the 183 homicides this year in Alabama's largest county, 74 remain unsolved. Cartez Bolden, 22, was killed April 28 in a possible domestic-related shooting. This is a violation of our communities and we need the community involvement significantly to show some reduction in this area., You know as a community member well ahead of time before this department does whats going on in your community,' the chief said. Authorities said Elliott was sitting on the front porch of his girlfriend's home in the 4200 block of 51st Avenue North when he was shot multiple times. Copyright Yellowhammer NewsWebsite by Sharp Guys Web Design. She was last seen alive on ", Robinson, Carol (February 22, 2022) "Arrest in killing of 2-year-old Major Turner leads to largest reward payout in history of Metro Alabama Crime Stoppers. "I didn't think I'd ever have to deal with this,'' said his grieving mother, Deidra Alexander. A resident in the neighborhood made the discovery and called police to the scene. Birmingham Fire and Rescue pronounced Burrell dead on the scene. Chief Deputy Randy Christian said they arrived to find Jones sitting in the front seat of a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Police reported that more than 90% of the victims of criminal homicide were Black. Edwards said that detectives have learned that Rush and a female friend met the male at the location to make some kind of transaction. 13 of the other reported homicides were ruled justifiable as self-defense by investigators or prosecutors, and seven resulted from reckless driving. We are committed to delivering the news in a manner that reflects the state of Alabama, its people and their values. Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205254-7777. The shooting happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. in the 500 block of 41st Street North in the city's Tom Brown Village public housing community in Avondale. ", Daniel, Nicole S. (January 26, 2023) "Heartbroken: Moms Lose Children to Violence in Birmingham, Find Support in One Another.". The Multiple homicides related to street racing and exhibition driving led Mayor Randall Woodfin to promise stricter enforcement, additional physical deterrents, and to lobby for stronger laws against organized reckless driving. Erskine Hawkins, 47, was shot to death July 16 in Birmingham. In the cases where the suspect is known, 63 involved a Black suspect and Black victim. Birmingham had 115 homicides in 2019. The girls were reportedly headed to a party and were last seen in Ozark, Alabama. The shooter then got back into the SUV and fled the scene. There were 10 incidents in January, 15 in February, 8 in March, 15 in April, 11 in May, 11 in June, 18 in July, 13 in August, 15 in September, 13 in October, 9 in November and 12 in December. Hall lived in Tuskegee, authorities said. 2, 2019 at 3:33 PM PDT. If we continue to do those things, we can cut into this trend, but this is an unfortunate trend not only in Birmingham but across America in urban cores.. Williams lived at the home where the killings took place. "It's apparent they were shooting as well, so we had everybody shooting back and forth at each other." Robinson and another man were standing in the courtyard talking when an unknown male suspect approached them with a rifle, said Sgt. ", Johnson, Roy S. (December 29, 2022) "Were saying goodbye to 2022 but cant shed its plague of deadly violence. Holiday was charged with attempted murder for the shots fired at Burrell earlier in the day, but no one has been charged in his slaying. Birmingham police responded about 12:29 a.m. to the 1500 block of Pearson Avenue on a report of shots fired. At that point, one of the suspects opened fire on the Thompson, hitting him multiple times. The suspects fled the scene. ", Escalona, Prim F. & Danny Carr (February 5, 2023) "A homicide prevention strategy that will work." Subscribe today to have Alabamas leading headlines delivered to your inbox. Quinchez Spradley, 35, and Twallis McClendon, 45, were found dead inside a home in the Wahouma neighborhood of east Birmingham on March 16. The other was wearing a grey sweatshirt. U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona and Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr have advocated for faster and more effective interventions against reported domestic violence cases as an effective means of reducing homicides. Morry Green, 29, was shot to death early Sunday, Nov. 19, while looking for his vehicle. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! September 3: Marquse Terrail Yarbrough, 25, was killed in the same shootout. Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham police homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Police said they had no reason to believe Turner was the intended target. Edwards said Hawkins lived with the 13-year-old's mother. Hale was taken to UAB Hospital where he was was pronounced dead at 11:12 p.m. Bryan Shelton said. Several witnesses reported seeing a vehicle either at the entrance to or on the entry road just inside Fort Mitchell National Cemetery and gave descriptions of the subjects they observed with the vehicle. "We will work hard to get justice and answers for the family.". When Birmingham police and fire medics arrived on the scene, they found La-Corey in the front passenger's seat of a silver Kia Optima. Bennett was the oldest of four siblings who lived with their mother on Valley Road. The chief said he expects technology to play an even more important role especially as the department moves forward with the Real Time Crime Center. She was not affiliated with Collier, whose mother said he had previously been shot 10 times. Most officials don't connect this last attack to the work of the Phantom Killer, but they can't be sure. Authorities arrested two suspects, both charged with capital murder. When they arrived on the scene, they found Hawkins in the alley lying on ground suffering from a gunshot wound. 1980 murder of Sandra Cassady Williams, in Mobile, Alabama. After leaving that house, they believe she was going to try another house but instead collapsed and died. Birmingham and Jefferson County are not alone with the spike in murders. Birmingham police Lt. Sean Edwards said East Precinct officers were dispatched there on a report of someone shot. Birmingham police Lt. 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