Birmingham, Alabama – Seven individuals have been taken into custody and charged with murder in connection to the tragic death of a 20-year-old mother in Alabama. Mahogany Jaquise Jackson was reported missing, leading to a harrowing discovery that shook the community.
According to local reports, Jackson’s family received a distressing message from her via Facebook messenger, indicating that she was being held against her will. Despite providing her location at Serenity Apartments in Birmingham, authorities were unable to locate her upon arrival at the scene.
Following a press conference on Wednesday, Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmon revealed that Jackson’s body was eventually found on the side of a road with the assistance of the public. Further investigation uncovered that Jackson and all seven suspects were acquainted with one another.
The suspects, identified as Giovonnie Clapp, Blair Green, Si’nya McCall, Jeremiah McDowell, Brandon Pope, Francis Harris, and Teja Lewis, are facing various charges related to murder, kidnapping, assault, and sodomy. All individuals are being detained without bail as the investigation unfolds.
Details of Jackson’s abduction were not disclosed by Thurmon; however, it was mentioned that she was transported to multiple locations, where the assailants subjected her to sexual assault, which was recorded on video. The disturbing nature of the crime has shocked the community and sparked outrage among residents.
For those in need of support, organizations such as the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s website offer resources and assistance for victims of sexual violence. The community is urged to come together in support of Jackson’s loved ones as they navigate through this tragedy.