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But that same investigation did turn up something that the Andreacchios hoped would be a game changer. May God be with you all during this difficult time.". Todd Andreacchio: No. Chief James Davis and JPD extended condolences to Croom's family, friends and the Meridian Police Department. Yep. Rae Andreacchio: He's already put it out there in people's mind that it's a suicide so, you know, now that's how it's going to be looked at. "We're wanting to speak to him in regards to ourinvestigation in her death," he said. Arrington, a 30-year veteran detective of the Meridian Police Department, combed through the case file and came up with a conclusion that Christian's family had long waited to hear. The victim,a 21-year old female, was found with a gunshot wound to the chest. Determined to find out what happened to Christian, the Andreacchios hired a team of investigators and experts to look at the evidence. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is now investigating, and said Croom and a not-yet-publicly-identified woman were found at the scene of a shooting on The gun was cleaned wiped down. Teen accused of killing woman at Meridian ATM makes first court appearance, Jones Co. female behind bars for performing sexual act with dog on social media, Woman arrested after striking deputy in the face, threatening to kill her, Brandon man attempts to flee to Mexico after child porn found in his home, First Alert Forecast: rainy, stormy periods to continue late week, Jackson Trash Crisis: A stinky situation 600 days in the making, Request a First Alert Weather School Visit, Advertising Non-Discrimination Certification. Trump's day in court as criminal defendant: Wha, Mississippi governor issues emergency order fol, Council looks to address Animal Control staffing, By Bianca Moorman bmoorman@themeridianstar.com, GRAHAM, Beverly Aug 2, 1951 - Apr 3, 2023, Steampunk artist brings unique sculptures to Maker Faire, MSU president reaffirms commitment to MSU-Meridian, 'Mississippi Girl' Holly Brand wows 'The Voice' coaches with impressive whistle tone, Six students in Lauderdale County sign to play in college, Profile 2023: Government complex draws eyes to downtown, Clarkdale's pitching finishes off Southeast Lauderdale in close matchup, Clarkdale sweeps Southeast Lauderdale with 5-4 win, Work-based learning opens new doors for students. He said had Riley been wearing a seat belt the chances of her surviving the crash would have been greatly increased. on or near the 29th Avenue bridge. People from coast to coast became enraged. Disclaimer. I have received threats towards me, towards my family threats of physical violence [sobs]. Todd Andreacchio: A lot of days I look out there and, you know, expect to see him out there with the jet ski floating about, but you know, every day you get caught with memories. Brittany Jones was deceased at the scene, and Croom was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Young said. J. Stewart Parrish: The allegations are false. Low 57F. Todd Andreacchio: So, yeah, I believe my son's dead and I believe he's trying to steal his money. For now, there are two unanswered questions at the heart of this case: Why would a young man with so much to live for take his own life? It lacked thoroughness. Rae and Todd Andreacchio began their search for justice by hiring their own team of investigators, including former Washington D.C. medical examiner, Dr. Jonathan Arden, who examined the case file. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones worked with Croom during their time at JPD Precinct 4. Christie Chatterton: One hundred percent it's suicide. Lauderdale County Coroner Clayton Tanelius Burks was denied bond and held his head down inside of the courtroom. Christian was a few days into what's called a "hitch"a 30-day work trip on the Mississippi River where he was a first mate on a towboat. Van Sant read the major findings of Captain Arrington's report, none of which the juror said she knew. I don't trust the DA we've got right now. He says the bathroom was surprisingly clean, too. Rae Andreacchio: He was coming home to kick her out of the apartment. Peter Van Sant: You were a member of the grand jury correct? Peter Van Sant: Is there anything that you would like to say to the Andreacchio family? "I also want to extend condolences to the young woman who had her life taken away from her in this senseless act of violence."

While they wouldn't discuss specifics of the case, they're adamant their children did not commit any crime. I wouldn't want her anywhere near my son's case. MERIDIAN, Miss.

State Police believe 31-year-old Dante Marquez Bender is responsible for the double homicide, and a manhunt is underway to find him Thursday night. Peter Van Sant: Would you use the word incompetent? Jay Arrington's report. Until that is established, the death should be classified as a homicide." MERIDIAN, Miss. Well have additional information when it becomes available. But she told a detective at the station that it was Dylan who found him. Ward Calhoun said Thursday the woman was ejected from the vehicle, a 2012 Kia sedan, after it apparently left the road in the 4700 block of Causeyville Road around 10 p.m. and flipped several times. The vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged as a result. MERIDIAN, Miss. "Periodically during the year we conduct safety blitzes to ensure people are wearing their seat belts because they can save your life," Calhoun said. Whitley Goodman: The title is "Moist" by Whitley Goodman. Hundreds of people are killed in these accidents in Mississippi every year. Rae Andreacchio: We're 100 percent confident that if the information is presented fairly, that people will be indicted. Dylan and Whitley declined to grant us an interview, but their mothers agreed to speak for the first time to "48 Hours." Burks is accused of hiding out near the ATM at Commercial Bank on Highway 39 and ambushing a woman using the ATM. There was a problem saving your notification. Sheila Wysocki: The scene was altered or staged. Benny Dubose: That should have been heard two to three apartments over. Peter Van Sant: Did your son, Dylan, shoot Christian? Anyone who sees a car matching that description is urged to immediately call police in whatever jurisdiction it is seen -- Bender is believed to be traveling on or near Interstates 59 and 20. 4:04-4:12 THE MISSISSIPPI BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ISSUED A BLUE ALERT FOR SUSPE CT DANTE BENDER WHO WAS ON THE RUN FOR 18 HOURS. Especially when Christian was on the towboat.

6, 2022 at 5:36 PM PST MERIDIAN, Miss. But Dr. Arden believes Christian may have died earlier. Dylan said Christian had calmed down, so he gave him his gun back. That's where Christian's friend, Dylan Swearingen who made that 911 call was being questioned along with Whitley. Peter Van Sant: Both Dylan and Whitley are checked for gunshot residue G.S.R.

Calhoun said anyone with any information is asked to call 911 or East Mississippi Crime stoppers at 1-855-485-TIPS. After a statewide search, Bender was captured at about 10 a.m. Friday in Ackerman in Choctaw County by members of a U.S. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Every night I didn't know how unhealthy the relationship had become. Kayla Williams, 21, of Meridian was identified as the victim who police found The Meridian police officer has been identified as Kennis Croom, a Tuscaloosa native. Whitley Goodman and Christian Andreacchio. Authorities said Bender previously worked as a Newton police officer.Croom was originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and once worked for the Hinds County Sheriff's Department, the Terry Police Department and the Jackson Police Department. That's a heck of a sentence. It was pressed between his left thigh and the front of the tub. Investigators "Did your son, Dylan, shoot Christian?" Lauderdale County Sheriffs Department Chief Deputy Ward Calhoun said around 7:45 p.m., deputies received a call that a vehicle struck a home on Murphy Road before leaving the scene.

Among their targets, D.A. Kassie Coleman: I have said repeatedly and stand by if that information was not presented, then yes, that is a situation that would open the door to allow the case to be re-presented to the grand jury. Marshal Service task force. No further details have been released. He had this to say about his visit to the credit union: DYLAN SWEARINGEN [audio]: That's the only thing that I didn't understand. He said she was thrown out through the rear window as the car flipped along the roadway knocking down mail boxes and glancing off trees. The reality is, we don't know. Peter Van Sant: She's a young woman that Christian Andreacchio fell in love with. Sydney Russell wins Miss Mississippi USA title, Shawna Halford was acting ok when leaving bar before going missing, mother says, Southeast Lauderdale freshman makes history at powerlifting state championship, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell announces major federal funding for Tombigbee Healthcare Authority - clipped version. Please enter valid email address to continue.

Meridian police It is crucial that you have the dedicated help of an attorney on your side during these difficult times. "To the family of Officer Croom, I am praying for your strength at this time of immense sorrow. Dr. Jonathan Arden: It's significant to me that the gun is in the wrong place on the wrong side. We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Web2-year-old child killed after being struck by pickup truck driven by Andrew Graham Winstead, 25, who left the scene on Mississippi 492 near Union, Mississippi Date: Christie Chatterton: I just hugged her and comforted her. I can remember picking up the phone and immediately calling him, because we'd not spoken in a while and I wanted to make sure he was good and answer whatever questions he had," Jones said in a Facebook post. But remember, when police asked Whitley if Christian had ever appeared suicidal, she said she didn't think so. Whitley's mother sees the grand jury's decision as just. MERIDIAN, Miss. Professionally, at the age of 21, Christian's life couldn't have been better. Bradley Clanton: You've had four to five law enforcement agencies all the way up to the Mississippi Attorney General look at this and everyone has reached the same conclusion that it's a suicide. And I knew that I knew he wasn't alive just the way he was just staying there and it didn't add up to me. District Attorney Kassie Coleman dismisses that theory. Rae Andreacchio: There was inconsistencies throughout her stories. Lauderdale County woman stabbed to death, manhunt in progress, Sydney Russell wins Miss Mississippi USA title, Shawna Halford was acting ok when leaving bar before going missing, mother says. Dr. Jonathan Arden: Somebody else shot and killed him. Trucks are some of the largest vehicles on our roads in the state of Mississippi. "When a car starts flipping or tumbling, the forces inside the vehicle can be substantial.". Causeyville and Long Creek volunteer fire departments responded to the accident. Meridian, MS (December 10, 2021) At 9:17 p.m. on the night of Thursday, December 9, a woman was killed in a fatal log truck in Meridian. Chris Thompson: To me, that was a big red flag right off the bat. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert Thursday night for Dante Bender, 31. We've kind of been at war since it started. Dr. Jonathan Arden: Somehow the bullet ends up in the bathtub and he's leaning over the bathtub. I really was. Whitley Goodman [reading her poem]: "I was so confused whenever I started being blamed. "To the family of Officer Croom, I am praying for your strength at this time of immense sorrow. The Andreacchios asked Whitley to move out. Peter Van Sant: Have either of you honestly been able to have any peace in your life during all of this, since your son's death? Copyright 2021 WTOK. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WAPT-TV. On Wishing Night, heartfelt messages in remembrance of Christian Andreacchio are written on lanterns and sent floating toward the heavens. And the pictures, needless to say, were terrible.". Two men, aged 27 and 66, and a woman aged 33 were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. It doesn't happen to you. A Meridian police officer was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance on what would have been his day off. I mean, that's just human nature. Note:These posts are generated solely for MW Law Firm -Mama Justice. Dante Marquez Bender, 31, was captured at a gas station at approximately 10:30. Peter Van Sant: And what decision was made? A MEMBER OF THE USAR MSHALS TASK FORCE CAPTURED BENDER FRIDAY MORNING 80 MILES NORTH OF THE CRIME SCENE IN CHOCTAW COUNTY. High 88F.

(WTOK) - The suspect who allegedly shot and killed a woman at an ATM Monday in Meridian made his first appearance in court Tuesday afternoon.

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2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Whitley's mom, Christie, says the day Christian died wasn't the first time he allegedly threatened suicide, and that Whitley told her about an incident that happened about two months before his death. Got off the phone. What deadlines will you be required to meet when it comes to your claim? Due to the severity of the accident, several lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for an extended period of time. Todd and Rae believe the message could have been planted. Todd Andreacchio: Yep. For Christian's family, that horrible night in 2014 started a search for answers that continues to this day. Whitley started talking when she agreed to meet our camera crew to get some video shots with her mom. Dubose says officers bungled the investigation. He was providing her with a place to stay, with a car clothes, makeup, whatever.". Anyone with information on Bender or his whereabouts,can also call 1-855-485-TIPS (8477) or send an email to MBITIPS@dps.ms.gov. The Meridian Police Department said it's not releasing the name of the victim at the family's request. She inherited the case in 2018. When authorities tested Christian's gun they found no fingerprints. Cobler said the woman lived on Causeyville Road near where the crash occurred. In "48 Hours"' interview with District Attorney Coleman, she said she would reconvene a grand jury if it turned out that Captain Arrington's report had not been presented. No further details were immediately available. Rae Andreacchio: And so, you know, his kind of attitude was, well, if she can't be here, then I can't be here. High 83F. Christie Chatterton, left, and Pam Swearingen are adamant their children did not commit any crime. Kassie Coleman: There's been a lot of questions about was there any blood on either one of them? Rae Andreacchio: Right. The events leading up to the altercation are not known. Meridian officer killed while responding to domestic disturbance 'chose to come in' on day off, 16 WAPT'S ROSS ADAMS HAS MORE ON WHAT INVESTIGATORS SAY HAPPENED. ACKERMAN, Miss. Tornado kills at least 5 people, causes "widespread" damage in Missouri, Doctor charged after video allegedly shows her poisoning husband's tea, Pence won't appeal subpoena for his testimony, Drug dealer pleads guilty in overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams, Indiana, Idaho governors sign bans on gender-affirming care, More than 600 kids abused in Baltimore Archdiocese, report says, Idaho criminalizes helping minors travel for abortions without parental consent, U.S. lawmakers to meet with Apple, Disney CEOs to discuss China, Anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenging Biden in 2024. And he even would put it to her head And he was asking her if she loved him.

Peter Van Sant: That does not sound like Christian to you.

Tuscaloosa Police Department CNN A police officer in Mississippi was killed Thursday responding to a domestic disturbance call that left a woman dead, 17 of the Top Stories published by the Tuscaloosa Thread During the week of May 31st, 2022. Cloudy this morning with thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Benny Dubose: I gave him the case, and he worked his butt off. And they told me that all of the reports from the Meridian Police Department were presented. Croom was originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and once worked for the Hinds County Sheriff's Department, the Terry Police Department and the Jackson Police Department. Calhoun said the woman, Denisha Charmane Knight, 27, died from her injuries. "He chose to come in and serve, which he was known to do regularly," Chief Deborah Young said.Officer Kennis Croom responded at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday to a disturbance call on 51st Avenue in Meridian. (WTOK) - A woman was stabbed and died from her injuries Thursday evening, and a search is under way for a person of interest. And you know what she saw, like, she can never unsee it. Rae Andreacchio: Dylan Swearingen at the credit union. Rochester Anderson said. Jay Arrington: I wasn't allowed to be at the grand jury. From the beginning, my reaction wassomething is wrong here. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Marshal Service task force. meridian

Kassie Coleman: Well, at this point, there has been further investigation by multiple agencies that have determined it to be a suicide. This is a developing situation. Peter Van Sant: I'm holding a report here that is dated January 11th, 2017. The officer, Kennis Croom, was a Tuscaloosa native working for the Meridian Police Department.

Peter Van Sant: Why would someone want your son dead? Christie Chatterton: She would have to stay on the phone with him at night so he can keep up with where she was and what she was doing. Todd Andreacchio: They harassed my daughter. A police officer from Tuscaloosa and a woman were fatally shot in Meridian, Mississippi Thursday night, the Thread has learned. So, none of this lines up for him to have shot himself in the position where he was found. Goodman's mother Christie Chatterton says:"I just want them to know that she did not kill him.". MERIDIAN, Miss. Motorcyclist Dies After Wreck on Tuscaloosas Crescent Ridge Road Tuesday, Kentuck Says it Will Drop Trademark Lawsuit After Local Business Changes Name, West Alabama Food & Wine Festival Returns for 10th Year in New Location, West Alabama Man Dies in Wreck Near Mississippi Line, Missing Woman Found Dead Near Home in West Alabama, Alyssa Arrington is a Rising Star at Tuscaloosas Arcadia Elementary, Man on Parole for State Troopers Attempted Murder Arrested After Tuscaloosa Shooting, Allegedly Drunk Driver Charged with Manslaughter for Fatal Wreck in Tuscaloosa, Darius Miles Pleads Not Guilty to January Murder on the Tuscaloosa Strip. Webwoman killed in meridian, ms woman killed in meridian, ms. psychotherapy office sublet nj By On 1 second ago. Russian officials said Mr Tatarsky, 40, was killed in the explosion as he was leading a discussion at Street Food Bar No. Rae Andreacchio: He arrives back.

Todd Andreacchio: I don't trust any of the texts because they were in possession of his phone. "I last spoke with Kennis in April after he sent me a message wanting to ask me a question. We will have more information as it is available. Jones was Bender's fiance, according to WTOK. Christian had a single gunshot wound to the right side of his head.

A second officer at the scene called out that Croom was down, Young said. Police are investigating the death of a woman who was shot and killed in Meridian early Friday morning. Dr. Jonathan Arden: Rigor mortis is the stiffening of the muscles that happens after death. Grayce Arlotta-Berner, Michelle Harris, Joan Adelman and Diana Modica are the editors. It simply makes no sense. Peter Van Sant: Because he's right-handed Dr. Jonathan Arden: He's right-handed entrance wound in his right temple. Rae Andreacchio: And I told him to be sure that Whitley didn't have Christian's phone. All rights reserved. By Brian Livingston / blivingston@themeridianstar.com, Trump's day in court as criminal defendant: Wha, Mississippi governor issues emergency order fol, Steampunk artist brings unique sculptures to Maker Faire, MSU president reaffirms commitment to MSU-Meridian, 'Mississippi Girl' Holly Brand wows 'The Voice' coaches with impressive whistle tone, Six students in Lauderdale County sign to play in college, Clarkdale sweeps Southeast Lauderdale with 5-4 win, Work-based learning opens new doors for students, Profile 2023: Government complex draws eyes to downtown, Profile 2023: MCC campus bustling with renovation, construction projects.

Todd Andreacchio: They were in the room when the gun was fired. Dubose believes Christian may have once again held his gun to his own head this time, upstairs in the bathroom. Peter Van Sant: Do you believe in a court of law, you could get a conviction? The stabbing happened just before 8:45 PM on the 1100 block of Sand Flat Road off of Highway 19 in Southeast Lauderdale County. The loss of a loved one in a truck accident might be one of the most difficult things that you have ever endured. On the night of Christian's death, Rae needed answers. While police have not publicly commented about the GSR on Dylan's hands, Whitley told investigators she has an innocent explanation. Christie Chatterton: He had gotten intoxicated and getting angry and heated and he had put the gun to his head. Coleman confirmed that Arrington's report was not presented to the grand jury and said she is willing to reconvene a new grand jury. JONES WAS FOUND DEAD ON THE SCEN E. CROOM WAS TRANSPORTED TO A LOCAL HOSPIT AALND PRONOUNCED DEAD. Herbody was sent to the state crime lab for anautopsy. We write these posts to bring awareness to the dangers of driving in hopes that our fellow community members will use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. A second officer at the scene called out that Croom was down, Young said.Brittany Jones was deceased at the scene, and Croom was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Young said.

Officer Kennis Croom responded at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday to a disturbance call on 51st Avenue in Meridian. I don't think there was a motive. It's a staged scene. He's not here anymore. Whitley even moved in with the Andreacchios. A request to find a new prosecutor is pending in court. From the beginning, the Andreacchios had questions about that 911 call placed by Christian's friend Dylan Swearingen around 4:45 p.m. He read the major findings of the report, none of which the juror said she knew. Copyright 2022 WTOK. The development of well-formed rigor mortis tells me that he's been in that position, unmoved, undisturbed for at least several hours. Chief James Davis and JPD extended condolences to Croom's family, friends and the Meridian Police Department. Todd Andreacchio: I think we need feds or somebody to come in here andand clear this up.

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Bradley Clanton: You can't torture people for the rest of their lives because they got accused of a crime. "48 Hours." MGCCC player killed, 1 injured, in car crash following game Madison was a freshman defensive lineman from Meridian who Coach Wright describes as having a bright future. And on the personal side, he adored Whitley, who had dropped out of high school and wanted to become a hair and makeup artist. The coroner placed the time of death at 3:45. Burks is accused of hiding out near the ATM at Commercial Bank on Highway 39 and Almost immediately, Christian and Whitley began arguing when, Dylan says, Christian suddenly took out a gun and put it to his own head. Natalie Morales named CBS News correspondent, Prosecutors: Security video discredits cosplay model's story of self-defense. The investigators recorded an interview with Dylan Swearingen a few weeks after Christian died. woman killed in meridian, ms. thomas jefferson hospital salaries. I want to compel all of the citizens of Meridian to speak to your children we realize the criminal element thats going on within this city, age is dropping, said Interim Police Chief Charles Coleman. You should never have to stand alone after a fatal truck accident that was caused by another party. Meridian Police are also investigating a separate shooting that took place in the 2100 block of Highland Ave where one person was shot Sunday evening. Peter Van Sant: It's tough to talk about this, isn't it? Copyright 2020 WLBT. Areas of dense morning fog. Now, with the release of Arrington's explosive report, the Andreacchio's were finally beginning to think maybe they might have one last change at justice for Christian. Rae Andreacchio: I figure that she stabbed the faces out and then she brought the picture to me and gave it back to me. The photographs used in this post are not taken at the actual accident scene. Todd Andreacchio: There's only one life destroyed actually destroyed, and that's my son. Police say the deadly shooting happened around 4:30a.m. "Absolutely not. Calhoun said the woman,Denisha Charmane Knight, 27, died from her injuries. $50,000 reward offered in search of woman missing under suspicious circumstances Minnesota authorities said Madeline Kingsbury, 26, has been missing DYLAN SWEARINGEN: Come down here. Rae Andreacchio: And he said, well, "this is his driver's license." But we had someone in the community who had killed himself. "We are forever thankful and grateful for his service and we are thankful to his family for their sacrifices by sharing Kennis with various communities to serve. Stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread for updates on this story as they become available. ward 19 huddersfield royal infirmary. We use various news organizations, newspaper articles, police accident reports, police blotters, social media platforms, as well as, first-hand eyewitness accounts about accidents that happen in and around Northern Mississippi. The greatest tragedy for her is still losing him and finding him the way she did that day. And Dylan repeated that he and not Whitley discovered Christian's body. I don't think so. "He chose to come in and serve, which he was known to do regularly," Chief Deborah Young said. Todd Andreacchio: I mean, anything's possible, but I don't believe it at all. (WTOK) - Lauderdale County Coroner Clayton Cobler confirmed a black man in his 20s is dead The Andreacchio's were stunned to learn the investigation at the scene lasted only 45 minutes. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said Friday that a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Meridian Police Officer Kennis Croom. Meridian police officer from Tuscaloosa shot and killed in the line of duty Croom was shot and killed while responding to a domestic situation Thursday afternoon. Troubling clues fuel a family's quest for justice, Whitley Goodman reads her poem to "48 Hours.".

Christie Chatterton: I just want them to know that she did not kill him. He says Whitley settled in for a nap. I know there are no words that can ease your pain. Peter Van Sant: Mr. Arrington's findings this reportwas it presented to the grand jury? Peter Van Sant: Who has an account at that bank? Rae Andreacchio: It's definitely a homicide. Peter Van Sant: You know your guns. You have permission to edit this article. Come on. Dante Marquez Bender, Source: Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. on or near the 29th Avenue bridge. The case is under investigation andpeople with information are urged to call East Mississippi Crimestoppers at 1-855-485-TIPS. On a very bad day, my son lost his best friend," she said.

High 83F. Peter Van Sant: Have you received threats? J. Stewart Parrish is Arrington's attorney. / CBS News, [This story first aired on January 9. (WTVA) - The man accused of murdering a Meridian police officer and a pregnant woman was captured Friday morning in Ackerman. Right before "48 Hours" travelled to Mississippi to cover this story, Capt.