WebJefferson County's unsolved homicides of 2017 As of Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, there had been 172 homicides in communities throughout Jefferson County in 2017, including 110 in Bryan Shelton said at the time. A passerby spotted the body and called police. They reported that 71% of Jefferson Countys homicide offenders in 2022 had a prior history of domestic violence, and also noted that Jefferson County alone requires victims to appear in person to secure judicial orders of protection, many of which are never successfully served. Elbert Lewis, 38, died Dec. 11, more than a year after he was shot in east Birmingham. Tyler Griffin, 32, was shot Sunday, May 14, when police said he was running away from an argument. On Monday, about 6 p.m., Edwards was pronounced dead by hospital staff. Jamea Harris step-father, Kelvin Heard, will never forget the warm welcome Jamea extended to him when he joined the family a few years ago. When they arrived, they found Brown unresponsive in the driver's seat of the Ford Explorer. Jeremy Robinson, 26, was fatally shot Monday, Sept. 18, during a robbery. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Again, if anyone has any evidence or clues surrounding these unsolved cases please contact Alabamas Cold Case hotline: (866) 419-1236 or Email: coldcasetips@ago.state.al.us. De Ijiroa Brown, 31, was killed Feb. 8 in a north Birmingham alley. Henry was pronounced dead at the scene. Family remembered her for her laughter, her giving heart and her free spirit. More than 60 rounds were fired toward the truck. On October 6, 2001, Shannons remains were located off of Autauga County Road 66, in the Autauga County Wildlife Management area. November 10: Derick Lemonte Williams, 40, believed to have been the instigator, was shot to death in the same incident, apparently in self-defense. 26 deaths were reported on Sundays, 16 on Mondays, 18 on Tuesdays, 16 on Wednesdays, 18 on Thursdays, 16 on Fridays, and 33 on Saturdays. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). DeJohn Lewis Williams and Dante Lanier Hall Jr. DeJohn Lewis Williams, 20, and Dante Lanier Hall Jr, 22, were found dead on Aug. 16. "So unfortunate.". A cash reward is offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect. The shooting happened about 9 p.m. at the Chevron at 2525 Pinson Valley Parkway. Myron Pratt, 47, was shot to death Aug. 11 at a western Birmingham home. ", Riggs, Tracy (September 12, 2022) "Birmingham clergy hold revival focused on urging area young people to stop the violence. His home had been ransacked and items stolen. Monday, July 19th 2021 Unsolved murder in Walker County will be re-opened. Based on the 2021 census estimate of 197,575 population, that represents a homicide rate of 72.4 homicides per 100,000 residents. Woodfin said he has spoken with mayors of other Alabama cities about the rise in murders when other crime categories have dropped. 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. In June the Mayor's office announced a $125,000 "Gun Violence Against Children Fund," offering $25,000 rewards through Crime Stoppers for information leading to arrests in any of the five cases in which the victims were young children. Police have not said how she was killed. The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. that Sunday. The state investigated one, which happened on Interstate 59/20 in Jefferson County. Police said numerous shell casings were found at the scene. Vergil Angela Cook, 57, was found slain on July 21 in Birmingham. Convictions have been obtained in 7 cases. 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Sylvester Poole, 54, was died Nov. 1 in Ensley. The case is periodically reviewed, and with the advancement of technology evidence has been sent for DNA testing. The shooting that caused Crawford's death was ruled justifiable. Dont miss out! Evins was pronounced dead on the scene. Investigators determined some men were inside the home when an argument and physical fight started between Pratt and the unidentified suspect. Miracle was on the A Honor Roll. Upon arrival officer located Smith in her bedroom, the victim of an apparent homicide. Convictions have been obtained in 2 cases, 1 of which was reduced to a reckless manslaughter charge. Based on the 2021 census estimate of 197,575 population, that represents a homicide rate of 76.9 homicides per 100,000 residents. Calvin Sweeney, 43, was killed Oct. 13 in Tarrant. 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. Of those, 15 were deemed justifiable and one accidental and therefore are not deemed criminal. A person of interest was initially detained in the case but has not been charged. The shooting happened early that Monday morning about 5:30 a.m. in the 900 block of 23rd Street South. Police and family believe the Midfield High School sophomore started running for her life when one of those bullets struck her. The first two victims, Jimmy Hollis and Mary Larey, as well as the last victim, Katie Starks, survived, but were wounded severely. "I immediately got on the freeway and drove straight to my mom's house and kicked in the door myself.". This page has been accessed 60,578 times. Birmingham police responded about 12:29 a.m. to the 1500 block of Pearson Avenue on a report of shots fired. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Bolden was found dead of a gunshot wound on the bedroom floor of an apartment located in the 100 block of 5th Avenue SW in southwest Birmingham. Law enforcement personnel who responded to the scene determined that Mr. Harris was the victim of a homicide. The female was fully clothed, unresponsive and barely breathing. Officers from the West Precinct responded to the 2900 block of Avenue Z about 6 p.m. on a report of a man shot, said Sgt. She was not affiliated with Collier, whose mother said he had previously been shot 10 times. West Precinct police responded to the scene near 20th Street shortly before 1:30 a.m. that day on a report of a wreck after they received a call from a passing motorist. Turner was in the back seat of a Ford Taurus when at least one bullet pierced a small, rear driver's side window and struck her in the head. Monicas son,Aaron, age 2, was also located inside of the residence, unharmed. Authorities said Moorer and other family members had been celebrating a child's birthday when someone fired inside the home. Authorities believe Maldonado, who lived in Oneonta, was shot somewhere else and then drove himself to the parking lot. Not Kill! He spent more On Thursday, September 11, 1980 at approximately 9:00 a.m., the body of Sandra Cassady Williams, a 20-year-old white female, was discovered in the cul-de-sac in the 2000 block of Clemente Court in Mobile, Alabama. Mobile Police determined Ms. Williams was the victim of foul play. At the time of her murder, she was living in Summer Tree Apartments on Azalea Road in Mobile. Sandra Cassady Williams was employed at Tammys Fitness Center which was located on Moffett Road in Mobile. 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. 107 victims were male and 18 were female. Melissa Slater,18, had just finished getting her hair done when she was shot and killed on Audubon Road in Montgomery at around midnight on Jan. 10, 2013. There were nine killings in parking lots, and two at convenience stores. Unsolved Alabama Murders She was a good kid.". Bryan Shelton. Edwards said the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, but investigators have not released the make or model of car. The other monthly breakdowns are: April, 12; September, 11; November, 10; August and December, 9; January, March and October, 8; June, 7; May, 6 and February, 5. WebThe first Birmingham homicide of 2020 happened five days into the new year when 32-year-old Stacey Flournoy was found shot on the front porch of a home on 39th Court. The car they were in turned out to have been stolen out of Trussville. Tafari Simmons, 32, was found dead on Oct. 6 on a Hueytown roadside. In 1898, the brutally beaten body of 52-year-old Sarah Ware was discovered in a wooded area of Bucksport. The shooting happened about 9:45 p.m. outside of the house at 3425 Boise Ave. Birmingham homicide Sgt. "Jeremy was a kind-hearted man, full of selfless acts and always trying to lend a helping hand,'' said his brother, Blake Thompson. Those slayings took place in 14 cities Birmingham, Bessemer, Leeds, Warrior, Vestavia, Brighton, Fairfield, Hoover, Irondale, Trussville, Midfield, Hueytown and Adamsville, as well as unincorporated parts of the county. 25 incidents occurred outside at apartment complexes, 40 at private homes, 7 at businesses, 5 at private clubs, 1 outside a correctional facility, 1 in a cemetery, 3 at private parking lots, and 64 on the streets. 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. April 29: Olanders Earl Spencer, 40, was killed in the same incident. 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. The Jackson County Sheriffs Office went to the Whitton property, in Section, Alabama, for a welfare check, but neither Kimberly or Haleigh were there and the Deputy was told they left on June 22, 2007 and had not returned. ", Robinson, Carol (May 3, 2021) "Birmingham police will hold gun buyback in ongoing fight against violence. Edwards said neighbors reported hearing several gunshots the previous night and his blue 1999 Camaro, license plate number 7370AS6, was reported missing. 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. Jones was pronounced three days later at UAB Hospital. Christina Anderson, 30, was gunned down in Birmingham on New Year's Day - becoming the city's first homicide of 2017. He was pronounced Murray dead on the scene. November 12: Ronald Deshawn Smith Jr, 24, was killed in the same incident. Arrington pleaded guilty last year to robbery and drug possession. Once inside, they found Parrish dead. Most recently, he operated a micropile drill rig on the I-59/I-65 interchange improvement project. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Neither lived where the shooting happened. 1999 murders of JB Hilton Green Beasley and Tracie Hawlett from Ozark, Alabama. Jeffery Tubbs, 41, was killed about 6 p.m. on Nov. 1, the third man to die in Birmingham in less than eight hours. Thompson was pronounced dead on the scene by Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service medics at 7:44 p.m. Shelton said the investigation so far shows Thompson may have been arguing with the occupants of a vehicle at that location. 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. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service rushed Bruce to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was charged with capital murder in a 2013 shooting death of another man, but those charges were dismissed when a Jefferson County grand jury refused to indict him. One suspect in two homicides was shot to death by police and the suspect in another committed suicide. When they arrived on the scene, they found Eaton lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the right side of his body. Investigators learned that Burrell and a woman - later identified as 30-year-old Jamanda Holiday -had been in an altercation earlier Friday. Police say Griffin was shot in the commission of a robbery and died on scene. The gunman fled the scene. He was able to tell police some of what happened. "What if this was some fabrication?" The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The investigation showed that Jordan was killed as he was leaving a friend's house. As he approached the railroad tracks, several men who appeared to be waiting on the victim opened fire. Ieasha Shakinna Abrams, 34, was found dead and decomposing on Oct. 4, 2017. When they arrived on the scene, they found a black Chevrolet Z71 near the railroad tracks on 15th Way S.W., said Lt. Sean Edwards. 65 deaths were reported in the West Precinct, 33 in the East Precinct, 21 in the South Precinct and 30 in the North Precinct. Witnesses said they heard one shot fired and then saw the car had wrecked into a utility pole. Now those children don't have their mother.". We just don't know, but he didn't deserve this. 42 incidents occurred at private homes, 14 at apartment complexes, 2 at motels, 3 at parks, 28 at businesses, and 50 on the streets. The city averaged 12.7 homicides per month, or one every 2.4 days. 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. Of the 183 homicides this year in Alabama's largest county, 74 remain unsolved. List of unsolved murders (before 1900) List of unsolved murders (19001979) List of unsolved murders (19801999) List of unsolved murders (2000present) See also [ edit] Cold case Forensic science Time Line Revealed: Birmingham's horrifying Once at the home, they found the bodies of Myers and Allen, both of whom had been shot. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. There was a struggle, he said. One homicide, believed to have been carried out in 2018, was discovered during 2020. That area is an isolated spot on the back side of the airport popular for parking, illegal drug activity and the recovery of stolen cars. It appears that Harris was murdered at the location where his body was located. Very reckless. All rights reserved (About Us). He was pronounced dead on the scene. ", Jeremy Thompson, 30, was killed May 29 in Ensley. We have given inadequate resources to properly fund local police departments. Cartez Bolden, 22, was killed April 28 in a possible domestic-related shooting. Jordan, struck in the head, was taken to UAB Hospital where he remained until his death. "We don't think it was random,'' Rice said. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The shooting happened at 10:20 p.m. that Thursday in the 4000 block of Council Avenue. Their bodies were discovered about 3 a.m. that Tuesday inside their home in the 3200 block of Balsam Avenue S.W. Neighbors heard two shots and a car pull off. The male family member was in the bathroom, having just arrived home from work and the store. ", Robinson, Carol (April 5, 2021) "Rickey Smiley offers reward in Birmingham park shooting that killed woman, injured 5: Im really angry. Shelton said drugs were found in the home, and evidence of narcotics use. North Precinct officers responded just before 7 p.m. that Saturday to the 1700 block of 32nd Place North. Anyone with information is asked to call Hueytown Sgt. September 4: Reginald Curtis Crawford Jr, 26, was killed in the same incident. Those were the shots that killed the victim. 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. 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.. There was a male passenger in the front seat. "We need to figure out what the initial argument was over, and what subsequently lead the suspects to return and kill the victim,'' Shelton said. He was pronounced dead on the scene. He had been shot multiple times. A case is defined as cleared when an arrest is made or there is an exception, such as a suspected killer being dead or incarcerated for another crime. Gerald Duane Bailey, 23, was shot to death outside of a Birmingham club on Aug. 7. "Brazen. He had been shot multiple times, and was pronounced dead on the scene at 8:43 p.m. The co-worker found the woman's body and then called 911. "It was definitely a homicide.". Bryan Shelton. Griffin was a manager at the business and had arrived early that morning for a business trip. September 25: Jahshua Almond Rogers, 26, was found shot to death outside a vehicle stopped at a small apartment building on, October 24: Romeo Leland Bryant, 23, was shot to death in a parking lot at the, October 29: Justin Rasha Lee, 34, was found shot to death behind the wheel of a car stopped on the 2700 block of. That total approached the recent record high of 148 in 1992. Siler ran from the street into the Exxon and later collapsed on the floor. I waited until nobody was here. Birmingham police responded about 8:30 a.m. that Thursday to the 200 block of 51st Street North. Tepe Edwards, 43, died Christmas Day 2017, two days after he was shot in Birmingham's Norwood community. Edwards said Hawkins lived with the 13-year-old's mother. She was found not guilty in 2015. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. These murders resulted in a delay riot that quickly garnered Ronald Ross, 35, was shot to death March 2 in Fairfield. The victim, who was paralyzed by the shooting, was taken to UAB Hospital. In the city of Birmingham alone, there are September 5: Keondra Ra'Shun "Keke" Hollis, 23, died at, September 11: Deandrea Moore, 29, was shot to death during his birthday party at a house on the 5600 block of, September 11: Nickelas Kristerpher Kelly, 21, was found shot to death in a car on the 6100 block of, October 9: Taurus Lamond Hearns, 49, died at, October 9: The remains of Anthony Keith Hall Jr, 21, were found inside a burning car parked at the. According to statistics released by the department, 87 of the victims were Black males, nine were Black females, five were white females, one was a Hispanic male, and one other was undetermined. Brown took his grandchildren to school Thursday morning, and arrived home to a phone call from one of his daughter's friends telling him someone had been shot about 10 blocks away. ", Robinson, Carol (April 23, 2021) "Gun criminals in Birmingham will be outmanned, out-resourced, outworked, Jefferson County leaders vow. Tyron Bennett, a 17-year-old Fairfield High Preparatory School sophomore, was gunned down outside his best friend's home on Jan. 17 as the two prepared to walk to school. Authorities said at least one family member of the victim was inside the home when they heard gunshots ring out. She was partially clothed, bound by a dog leash around her neck and her wrists, which were secured behind her back. All rights reserved. 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. The shooter then got back into the SUV and fled the scene. Moments later, multiple shots were fired, several of which struck Alexander. A passenger got out of the Tahoe and fired on Jones. An Auburn man and his girlfriend were found shot to death in their residence on Turks Willis Road on July 23, 2009. When they arrived on the scene, they weren't able to find a victim but did see evidence of a shooting. At least 18 deaths resulted from planned ambushes, including 1 contracted murder and 3 incidents of people killed by stray bullets. When they arrived, they found Pratt lying on the floor with what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds, said Sgt. Eaton's girlfriend told investigators Eaton was supposed to go to the store and return back home. The witness told detectives he didn't see anyone running from the scene. Detectives spoke with them, and also reviewed store surveillance cameras. Birmingham police Lt. Sean Edwards said both victims died from a single gunshot wound. Apparently, the Hawlett and Beasley had gotten lost on their way home, but had received directions and were heading home when they disappeared. Police said no witnesses have come forward to tell police what they heard or saw. Already, investigators and supervisors hold daily crime briefings, and 72-hour briefings for homicides. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Family members told detectives he was last seen at 5 a.m. Saturday when he left home to go to work. "It's apparent they were shooting as well, so we had everybody shooting back and forth at each other." Tarrant police Lt. Larry Rice said Calvin Sweeney was killed shortly after he left the store. WebFebruary 21: Martez Mandrell Bimbow, 20, died six hours after being shot in the chest during a gunfight that erupted from an attempted robbery. Investigators found at least eight shell casings a half block away, and Edwards said they believe the shooting happened there and then the car stopped, where it was later found by police. Officers from the city's West Precinct responded about 10:30 p.m. to the 4800 block of Terrace S. Once on the scene, they found Rush sitting in the passenger seat of a GMC Yukon suffering from a gunshot wound to the body, said Lt. Sean Edwards. The lowest ever recorded was 56 in 1966. He cut grass, raked lawns, washed cars and ran errands for the elderly. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. It wasn't immediately clear whether they knew each other. He was pronounced dead on the scene at 10:40 p.m. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. The longest stretch without a homicide was the 12-day span between January 20 and February 1. She was not seen again after that. Those remains were subsequently determined to be the remains of Laylani Oglesby. Robbery is a possible motive for the homicide, police said. Jamea Harris had just turned 23 the month before she died. Carter's body was also unrecognizable, and ultimately identified through dental records. They actually knocked on the door that morning, DeCarla Heard said, remembering. More than 30 years later, Fisher's estranged wife was charged with first-degree murder. Anyone with information should call the sheriff's office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Lt. Sean Edwards said as Bailey was going to a vehicle across the street, a vehicle drove by and began shooting at the victim, striking him several times. However, he said, the suspects' vehicle returned. Edwards said the connection between the shooters and Bruce remains unclear. Anyone with information on this case or other unsolved homicides in Auburn are asked to call Auburn police at 334-501-3140 or the anonymous tip line at 334-246-1391. 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. Their investigation led them to Princeton Baptist Medical Center, where they found a vehicle outside of the emergency room with blood inside. The Opelika Police Department expects to receive a facial reconstruction of the girl soon. Both had been shot. The recent record low of 63 homicides was set in 2014. ", Miles, Kyra (December 9, 2022) "Lament and Hope Memorial Ride honors those lost to gun violence in Birmingham." Jason Mandell Elliott, 38, died June 8 after he was shot about 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 26. Ive seen this happen to other people but never did I think Id become part of the news, said DeCarla Heard. "It's obvious that the lifestyle and the activities of some of these young people involved contributed to this taking place today,'' he said. 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 Relatives said they aren't sure whether that date ever happened, however, and the next they heard, the couple was dead. He left behind a wife and 3 young children. Jocklyn Manley and Pervis "PJ" Andre Pollk. The girls were reportedly headed to a party and were last seen in Ozark, Alabama. She loved her children. The witness told investigators they looked outside and saw the victim had collapsed at the top of the stairs. The The suspect robbed them, only getting a handgun from the man who was with Robinson. Note that a "homicide" refers to the cause of death as determined by a medical examiner, not to the commission of the crime of murder as charged by police and prosecutors. August 5: Timothy Lashawn Erby, 49, was found shot to death at the same house. Sheriff's officials said the accident was discovered by an employee from the school who called 911. She was shaken, but not injured. Anyone with information should call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. 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. Anyone with information is asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office at 205-325-1450, Option 2. WVTM13.com, Robinson, Carol (July 12, 2021) "Of Birminghams 60 homicides in first half of 2021, these 22 murders remain unsolved. The Jefferson County sheriffs office, which is tasked with investigating homicides in Fairfield and Brighton, worked 17 killings in the unincorporated area, down from 20 in 2019. It was also up to her to deliver the news to her grandson, Jameas 5 year old son, Kaine Johnson. The initial report was that a pickup truck had hit a utility pole nearby and then came to rest against a light pole in the parking lot. 131 deaths resulted from shootings, 4 from blunt-force trauma, 6 from reckless driving, and 8 from unannounced causes. Outside, they found a wounded Dalton. Tacorya Najuan Love, 33, was killed July 30 in Birmingham. He said one of the suspects was wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans. 2011 murder of DeLange Tawon Harris, in Crenshaw County, Alabama. Once the blaze was extinguished, firefighters found Carter's remains. A neighbor told officers he heard a gunshot outside of his home and, when he looked out of the window, he saw the victim on the ground. The three would then continue on to school. Witnesses told police the teens in the vehicle with victim returned to help him, but fled once police and fire sirens started approaching. (Family photo) WALKER COUNTY, Ala (WBMA) - A Walker County family's frustration keeps growing. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. WebJanuary 1: Ronald Dawson, 17, dead of gunshot wounds in in the 1500 block of 1st Avenue North in Woodlawn. 2, 2019 at 3:33 PM PDT. Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham homicide detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Erskine Hawkins, 47, was shot to death July 16 in Birmingham. The most recent homicide of 2020 happened Monday, Dec. 28, when 50-year-old Lashawn Parris was found slain inside her north Birmingham apartment. 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