UPDATE

Chronicles of a Murder                                                

We know what you did that summer …

ON June 4, 2020, one day before the 2 year anniversary of Jodeci’s death, the prosecutor released her autopsy, which has major problems. To mark the anniversary friends and family marched and raised their voices for justice. The family met with Wheeling West Virginia Chief of Police, R. Shawn Schwertfeger and Ohio County Prosecutor, Shawn Turak.  We expressed our concerns and dismay about the investigation in no uncertain term.  We also discussed the “Chronicles of a Murder” in some details, and I provided them with a link to the story. Whether they take the time to read it can’t say.

A year ago, after we were satisfied that the investigation was a farce, we asked for the case to be closed.  At the meeting the request was granted.  Closing the case allows us to get access to 911 records, police reports, etc.  We can now take our evidence to those three law enforcement entities that informed us in the past that they could not do anything until the case was closed.  The delay in closing the case put us a year behind, but we are ready for the long haul. Those who murdered our Jodeci should know this...  Don’t think you got away.  You killed someone from the wrong family. We know what you did that summer….

The family appreciate each and every one of you who came out to show your love. It means so much to us. You didn’t have to.  For Deiona and Russell, too many days has been overwhelmingly, overwhelming in the wake of Jodeci’s death trying to make sense of the incomprehensible – that someone knowingly, willingly and intentionally killed their daughter.

Thank you for supporting us in our fight. We hope to you call on you again.