Create a password that only you will remember. Jarmecca Yvonne Nikki Whitehead was a 34-year-old mother of 16-year-old identical twins named Jasmiyah Kaneesha Whitehead and Tasmiyah Janeesha Whitehead. Thomas also called two people to the stand to testify: the twins' great-grandmother, Della Frazier, 76, who had previously had custody of the twins before they were sent back to their mother in January, and Carla Webster, a relative who had taken care of Jasmiyah after the murder. Frazier had custody of the twins at one point. The girls would sometimes call her to come to their rescue when their mother was unavailable, she said. According to the motion, first up for trial would be Tasmiyah, the twin currently held in Rockdale Jail. Especially Jasmiyah, who is seen in the tapes rocking back and forth. Frazier said she believes Nikkis mother, Lynda, put pressure on Nikki to reclaim her children, possibly due to her own regrets for not having raised Nikki. However, when they were 13 years of age, in 2007, their mother Nikki got custody of them. There will be a private gathering at Heads home and then a public service at HighPointe Church, where Nikki attended. Its a role that was familiar to Frazier, who said her own mother had a nervous breakdown when she was 12. When he left for work Jan. 12, he said something was not right with them. That fateful day Taskin said she saw the girls beat up Nikki and threaten to kill her. Get news alerts and breaking news stories from the Rockdale Citizen and Newton Citizen delivered to your email. Before she died, Jarmecca, who was known as Nikki, confided in a neighbor. The teenage twins were in and out of Juvenile Court for years. Her identical twin sister, Tasmiyah Whitehead, had entered a guilty plea to the same charges in January and also been sentenced to 30 years, with credit for time served. The Court ordered a two-week trial. I wish she was here, he said. Reportedly, Tasmiyah pleaded guilty to voluntary murder, possessing a knife during the crime and making unauthentic statements in January 2014. WRITE A REVIEW NO, THANK YOU. Season 28. tbd. 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Could forensic science help identify her killer? Nikki Whitehead, 34, was found stabbed to death on January 13 at 2020 Appaloosa Way in the gated Bridle Ridge subdivision, off of Dogwood Drive. An apparent history of violent family turmoil had been brewing over some years and exploded on the morning of Jan. 13, 2010, prosecutors said. Frazier said that the twins saw their mothers attempts to control them as hypocritical. The girls were initially raised by their great-grandmother, Della Frazier. She did not try to leave the jurisdiction," said Thomas, in an interview after the hearing. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. She prayed aloud, hoping to catch her mothers killer.Please God I really want them to catch this person, Tasiyah said. 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On their 17th birthday, they were transported to separate county jail facilities, where they currently remain. Rockefeller Audio 2022. Nikki Whitehead, 34, was found stabbed to death on January 13 at2020 Appaloosa Wayin the gated Bridle Ridge subdivision, off ofDogwood Drive. When she saw flowers at Nikkis station, she became ill. Nikkis childhood friend of 20 years Yucca Harris said she is trying to move forward but still missing the past with her friend. Be Proactive. Filiz Taskin said she was there the day Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah assaulted Nikki in their living room about two years ago. Choose wisely! She and Nikki went to out to eat and talk, often about Nikkis turbulent past and hope for a better future with her twins. His kids do not want it. Invalid password or account does not exist. Filiz Taskin, Nikkis longtime client and friend of 14 years, said sniffling, I wish she were here. Air Date: September 6, 2020. | Los Angeles Born |
[email protected]. Great-grandmother hopes twins who killed their mother will one day lead productive lives, 100 colleges whose grads go on to earn the most. Columnist Darrell Huckaby's post-presidential election tutorial captured the top spot for Rockdale Citizen online stories in 2016, just as it . Frazier said the girls were told to see how it goes for two weeks; a status conference was set for Jan. 19. On the way out the door to serve a generation-long prison sentence, she waved to family members seated with her great-grandmother, Della Frazier. POLL: If the Junk Fee Prevention Act passes, where will you save the most money? Also, Harris birthday is in December, and she said one cherished memory was when her mother and Nikki planned a surprise party for her at a comedy club. Low 42F. But in many ways their lives are left in limbo. Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murders of wife and son However, on January 5, 2010, custody was regained by Nikki, just over a week before her horrifying demise. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. 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He said the state's decision to accept pleas to manslaughter rather than murder, and Jasmiyah's confession, are parts of redemption, too. Nikkis friends say they plan to follow the twins trial closely, but Sims is not sure if she will sit in the courtroom. So Taskin urged her to keep her bedroom door locked. Get the the most recent coronavirus news delivered to your inbox daily. Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead, twin sisters from Conyers, Georgia, were reportedly arrested and convicted in 2014 for the cold-blooded murder of their biological single mother Jarmecca Yvonne "Nikki" Whitehead. Reporting Contributed by CBS Affiliate WGCL, Trending News After being separated, the twins tried to stick to their story, but being apart seemed to wear them down. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. The girls were always respectful, good girls, smart she said. Season 27 Overview. Jordan Whitehead Injury Update. And from the way things looked, she cooked them breakfast.. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. We had planned so much for her and the kids.. January 26, 2021. "The tragedy doesn't end," Irwin said before sentencing Jasmiyah. By then, Nikki was immersed in family problems, so Sims said she would often talk and pray with her. Tasmiyah is serving her sentence in Pulaski State Prison and Jasmiyah is serving her sentence in Arrendale State Prison. With fresh cuts and bites on both their hands and arms, they first told police they got in a fight with each other. Theres a lot in the story of her life and its a long story, Head said. Please log in, or sign up for a new, free account to read or post comments. Nearly four years after Jarmecca "Nikki" Whitehead's spinal cord was fatally severed at the climax of the fight, one of her twins has admitted her part in the killing.. He continues to second-guess whether he should have tried to convince Nikki to get the twins more help before bringing them back home. Corks & Crime We've missed you! Irwin said he agreed, but that both twins deserved the same sentence. The twins reportedly had repeated violent arguments with their mother at her home at 2020 Appaloosa Way, Conyers. But of course luck, fortune or fate can go either way IN BRIEF: Jasmiyah Whitehead entered a guilty plea to voluntary manslaughter - a lesser charge than the murder charge she originally faced - in Rockdale County Superior Court today for the 2010 killing of her mother, Jarmecca "Nikki" Whitehead. Pic credit: Rockdale County Sheriff's Office This week on Oxygen, Bad Blood looks at the case of teenage twins Jasmiyah (Jas) and Tasmiyah (Tas) Whitehead, two honor students, and girl scouts, who one day fatally stabbed and beat their mother, Jarmecca (Nikki) Whitehead, to death. Frazier reportedly testified that she raised Whitehead, her granddaughter, for a number of years, while Whitehead's mother dealt with substance abuse issues, and that Whitehead had also struggled with substance abuse issues as well. He had not given Tasmiyah first offender status and said he believed the sisters should be treated equally. Its almost like a denial the holidays are happening without her, added Nikkis childhood friend Yucca Harris. Movies. According to information provided at their sentencings earlier this year, the girls became rebellious. Find ratings and reviews for the newest movie and TV shows. Colleges are ranked by the highest mid-career earnings. We want them released immediately! They had been in Nikkis custody on court orders only a few days before she died, after living with their great-grandmother Della Frazier for a year and a half. Frazier also declined immediate comment after consulting other family members. Reportedly, after having several verbal and physical fights, the custody of the twins went back to their great-grandmother. After the sentencing, one family member consoling Lynda Whitehead chided Frazier, saying, "This is your child. She makes no excuses for the twins, but she said she would like people to have a clearer picture of their lives. She said Jasmiyah hit Nikki in her head and Tasmiyah pushed Nikki. Frazier said the girls hope to be together at the same facility in the near future. Then they exchanged that lie for another. So he just continues to come and go, sleeping, eating and heading out to work. Tasmiyah Whitehead and Jasmiyah Whitehead were 16 when they were arrested and charged with malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with their mother's death. "They were smart intelligent girls. Atlanta-based attorney Dwight Thomas is representing Jasmiyah. She was an excellent person. She didnt even ask them if they did the crime because she says in her heart she doesnt believe they did that. On the afternoon of January 13, 2010, she was found dead in the bathroom of her boyfriends Conyers, Georgia, home in the Bridle Ridge Walk subdivision. (Violence) is getting to be so commonplace. On February 7, 2014, one month after her twin, Jasmiyah also pleaded guilty and is serving the same sentence. 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Get daily sports headlines from the Rockdale Citizen delivered to your email inbox. Tasmiyah and Jasmiyah have been in jail since they were arrested in May 2010. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. The girls were placed by the Department of Family and Children's Services in homes in Stone Mountain and Clarkston until they were arrested on May 21 and charged with murder and assault. *The following options are some of the categories listed in the Junk Fee Prevention Act. He still lives in the home where she died and said he sometimes feels her spirit around him. Simply Unique Hair Salon owner Petrina Sims, Nikkis last employer, also has warm memories of Whiteheads celebratory spirit. She recalled times the girls would come to the salon when Nikki was working, visibly upset and refusing to speak to people. The next several years were turbulent for the girls. Whitehead had reportedly been stabbed numerous. Keep it Clean. Jasmiyah Whitehead, one of the 16-year-old twins charged with beating and stabbing their mother Jarmecca "Nikki" Whitehead to death in January, was denied bond by Judge David Irwin in Rockdale County Superior Court Monday morning. Four days after they moved in, their mother was found dead. Independent Journalist + Business Owner | Lover of all things true crime. The spine-chilling real-life murder story involving Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead goes back to January 2010. CONYERS, Ga. (CBS/WGCL) Jasmiyah Whitehead, one of the 16-year-old twin sisters in Georgia charged with murdering their mother, has been denied bail, an Atlanta newspaper reported on Monday.. Published: Oct 17, 2015, 5:38 PM. She said her best friend loved to celebrate as she proudly showed pictures of them in Halloween costumes one year. Harris disagreed. Victim "Afraid" of Girls, Says Neighbor, May 25, 2010 - Twin Teenage Girls Charged with Mother's Murder. Taskin said she raced to the salon to verify it. NewsOne Featured Video Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead twins who brutally murdered their mother in January 2010 have been sentenced to 30 years in prison, 11Alive reports. That narrative claims Nikki started the fight and was the first to wave the knife, but it does not make it clear whether both twins stabbed her or how she ended up in the tub. Whitehead had reportedly been stabbed numerous times, and there were signs of a struggle, with chairs turned over, the carpet stained with blood, her face broken and her body found in the bathtub. The News' coverage on the Whitehead murder: Whitehead sister pleads guilty to manslaughter (Jan. 9, 2014), Separate trials for Whitehead twins(Nov. 12, 2013), Whitehead twins on Nancy Grace show(Aug. 29, 2012), Court Roundup: Landscaper murder trial, Whitehead twins(Aug. 17, 2012), Whitehead twins turn 17, now in Rockdale jail(Nov. 30, 2011), Whitehead twins plead not guilty again(Sept. 10, 2011), Whitehead one-year memorial service(Jan. 30, 2011), The Whitehead Murder, One Year Later: Stuck in Limbo(Jan. 8, 2011), The Whitehead Murder, One Year Later: The Long Road to Recovery(Jan. 8, 2011), Whitehead twins indicted for mother's murder(July 15, 2010), Police called to murder victim's home days before killing(May 27, 2010), Daughters arrested in Conyers murder case(May 21, 2010), Conyers murder victim mourned, funeral set for Monday(Jan. 29, 2010), Dead body found in Bridle Ridge Walk subdivision(Jan. 13, 2010). Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Error! At times it was hard to see how bad things were between the three because the girls did not act up much around him, he said. Season 29 Overview.