THE CONFESSION: A mother’s pursuit of justice turned a suicide into a murder indictment

Just three weeks from graduation, Caleb James lay dying on his girlfriend's bedroom floor. What was initially investigated as an accident, later turned into a murder indictment after the Darlington County coroner, a prosecutor and a grieving mother teamed up to do what the sheriff's office didn't.
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[@alishamcdonough3801]

Damn, the family and the coroner did the investigators job. How embarrassing.

[@wayneegli8379]

The coroner is part of the investigation. They are to do an unbiased medical assessment of cause of death including looking for any signs of foul play.

[@bigharrykochenbauls4567]

Pretty Typical

[@janicefarmer2387]

This is exactly what happened when my mom was murdered.. the coroner's office and I did the work. it ended up with the murderer getting 30 yrs in prision

[@Acidburn3141]

Wrong. If you were smart enough to actually do some investigation on your own. Look at his high school photo. Cut lip, baggy eyes and looks depressed!!! He was either bullied or parents abused him! And his depression like for many Americans just leads them to a horrible horrible saddening early ending!!!

[@thorawilson1466]

Coroner knows his own authority

[@bbayley3121]

I hope that after all of this is over, the mother files a lawsuit against the sheriff and everyone involved. Absolutely a dereliction of duty.

[@Bluebtfly]

🕊❤🙏❤🕯❤

[@jillmondt5398]

Also a civil rights claim and there has to be some kind of claim for failure to follow proper court room address. I suppose it will fall under some form of bias intention. Caleb’s folks should start a go fund me page/account.

[@rayecaters2u]

🤔 Obviously she has filed a lawsuit. Her wording is precise.

[@juicyjules7409]

Right bayley🙏💔💜☕️🍩🙋‍♀️

[@godofplumbing]

They have qualified immunity.

[@sherry8894]

Unfortunately this happens more times than you realize. I'm sure there are plenty of suicides that are actually homicides. If it hadn't been for Mom and the coroner nothing would have been done.

[@alyciamarie4163]

Tons of cases like this

[@kadeelacayo4806]

Especially POC

[@alycejohnson9772]

My father was ruled suicide 50 yrs ago!!!! 50!!!!!! He was murdered!!!! I demand justice!!

[@nimo517]

Who is the coroner?! This guy is a hero. No family member thinks “oh yeah I could see him doing that” when a suicide occurs. It’s always “something I never imagined”, so for his mom to be pushing is one thing and expected. The coroner is the Hero here

[@holyspirit606]

Agree..

[@nimo517]

@@holyspirit606 hey, I appreciate you saying that…. Haha this is embarrassing but I’m high and being honest. Today has been a rough day by anyone’s standards, and to hear at least one person in this world understands at least one of my thoughts, and that’s all I needed to feel happier. Cheers and thanks for changing someone’s night

[@holyspirit606]

@@nimo517 you're welcome. And we were never promised beautiful sunny day's without the rain. Tomorrow's another day. Have a great day! ✌🤗

[@kadeelacayo4806]

Exactly

[@nimo517]

@How to dispose a 'ز' you’re right I was opening myself up a lot to legit criticism when I say things like “no family member” and “always” bc that immediately ruins my point. If there’s history, etc then it can surely be believable. I’m more just speaking about cases like this, or when a “bright, athletic, vibrant popular high school student” commits suicide. Frequently, unless drugs are involved, family and friends of an outwardly appearing healthy person are surprised when it happens. Surely after the fact, many can say there were signs, but that’s hindsight- otherwise, we’d have done something to stop it if it seems obvious after.

[@nicholemariejohnsonforbis3482]

Every town needs a coroner like this one. Who stands up for what was right.

[@darrickmalloy3083]

Its about 5 like him in this nation. Ive heard all kinds of horror stories about those coroners and other titles. Horrible!

[@deboraugh]

He’s probably the only man in town that’s smart enough to stay away from the illuminaughty Masonic (Satanic) Lodge.

[@Roosters-rants1977]

This is not uncommon on how women get away with domestic violence

[@overseeingreality6157]

Quincy would be so proud of you. Thank you for your service!

[@payableondeath9091]

@@deboraugh WINK WINK

[@aniialowe1980]

If the situation were reversed where a female high school student dated a male two years older than her with a history of controlling behavior and domestic violence there would have been an immediate investigation.

[@debshaw680]

The minute you use words like “female” you undercut your own point because it’s clear you have an issue with women.

[@moerelaxing6364]

@@debshaw680 LMAO she's not wrong though.. Its actually even more clear that you like the power women have over men in the courts and feel threatened by another woman who doesn't. So when someone hypothesis' about a certain scenario that may put the woman in the guilty role, its automatically wrong? Might want to get your head checked, Karen.

[@spencerstern1562]

@@debshaw680 There is Males and Females. Are you really getting upset over someone using the word female, which has been used for decades. Get lost

[@tuckermarshall5615]

@Under Dog hell yes thank you for this comment!!! It made my day!!!

[@abchansler1335]

@@debshaw680 explain your thoughts please? How does a female clearly have an issue with females? I’m gonna need you to elaborate your thought process.

[@SteadySteppin]

Kudos to the mother for fighting for her son. ❤️

[@alittlebitofeverything2968]

The first thing they did wrong was not treat the scene like a homicide. When you study forensic science and investigations you always learn to investigate as if it were a homicide until the scene tells you otherwise.

[@OrlandoFabiani-on2tr]

In reality no law-enforcement is supposed to take anyone’s word when it’s involving a dead body

[@karlynn7719]

Except when it's a Supreme Court Justice [Antonin Scalia], a pedo [Jefferey Epstein], or a pimp [Jean-Luc Brunel]? 🤔 Or were those exceptions made just to protect the Clintons?

[@pickledragonrebel]

Too bad this is reality.....

[@REI-20244]

They take it when is convenient.

[@vincentdolente7053]

Or a white house? Or is Trump an exception only because he's your god?

[@karlynn7719]

@@vincentdolente7053 did you just ask why the "White House" didn't have an autopsy? Are you even FOLLOWING the conversation, or do you just take any opportunity to trash Trump even when it makes you sound like an idiot? That last question was rhetorical. No need to sound even more foolish by answering.

[@jenniferwebb4628]

God Bless the coroner for his perseverance and the young man’s mother for her fight for justice ! Prayers for the family

[@arealhauntedhouse4171]

Damn, this girl doesn't have an Ounce of REMORSE in Her. Look at the body language It's Pissy! No Devastation there!✌🏼😉

[@blondien6072]

Exactly .

[@lilyrose3145]

He is a hero in this case .Bless him for being honest something cops are never able to do .

[@payableondeath9091]

@@lilyrose3145 😇INDEED 🙏God Bless this case 💥💯help them

[@PRIETA568]

I like your comment l feel the same way too!!!!

[@davidcroussore969]

The sheriff needs to be stripped of his position!!! Thank god this young mans mother was relentless in seeking Justice for her son !!! The coroner deserves much praise for doing his investigation himself ! Such a sad story all around.

[@elizabethclothier3267]

Given her history of DV, you'll NEVER convince me that she didn't shoot him out of anger during another domestic dispute.

[@swiftcurrents3358]

That coroner saying “in the case of a bullet hole in an 18 year old boy…. What I think matters” was such a profound statement to me. Thank god for people who don’t just sit by when they know something is wrong.

[@MarsHouse6166]

His comment gave me chills. God Bless that man, and this Boys parents.

[@judybrown1810]

God. not god

[@TheLastRockett]

@@judybrown1810 god

[@hustlebeauty4612]

Yea it was I hope she get the justice she deserves

[@jeye7273]

The coroner was a hero with a conscience! He nailed it, as well as indirectly exposed the Sheriff’s ineptitude in handling the case properly. Wonder what the REAL STORY is behind the intentional cover up.😎

[@Nova-lh7yf]

That whole Sherrifs office should be fired on the spot with no pay or pension.!! Absolutely despicable behavior!!

[@ianwalton284]

I skipped a law enforcement degree when i saw how hard it is to do the job right. Who the hell would think you need trigonometry to solve crimes. I makes me sick to see these dummies with that much responsibility and they HAVE NO CLUE ABOUT CRIME.

[@sadikperez7564]

What's going on?

[@JacobHaugen]

I would say just those that were involved in this case should be fired. Their department is probably bigger than the few that we saw in this video, and those officers may or may not be better at their job than what we saw in this video.

[@sadikperez7564]

@@JacobHaugen Oh my God😳

[@lisasurles1655]

I unfortunately know what this nightmare is like. My Dad's death (with my "mother" being the only witness) was ruled a suicide after what can only be described as a laughable "investigation". All three of us siblings begged for help, both before AND after his death. We got nowhere trying to prevent a death and got even less help investigating it. My heart will always be broken. My Dad deserved more.

[@kariay50]

My condolences🙏🏻

[@trebor9711]

Nothing as Strong as a Mother's Love, RIP MAN. 🙏

[@cecilfuentes5435]

The coroner of all people broke this case wide open. Smh

[@karlynn7719]

Shows you've never seen 😋: Crossing Jordan NCIS (original) Bones Castle (Outing my age on this one, but it was the best) *Quincy*

[@cecilfuentes5435]

@@karlynn7719 hahaha I was literally gonna reference NCIS.. but decided not to... 😎😎😎😎

[@KathyHussey063]

@@karlynn7719 Quincy was awesome and Columbo too..lol...

[@kimberlydwilson6544]

@@karlynn7719 my favorite was Crossing Jordan!

[@allisonjames2923]

The coroner often does. They are able to read scenes better than cops sometimes

[@ramblingrodriguez3558]

The fact that this wasn’t taken seriously by the sheriffs isn’t even shocking. The fact that a mom and dad had to fight for the truth is shocking. Shame on the shitty sheriffs department for sweeping this under the rug fast.

[@nicholasforrester8587]

Agreed 👍🏻

[@nyk3334]

Remember this every time this happens to minorities and everyone says bias. It happens to everyone but nobody considers the cases they DON’T hear. Like the Tony Timpa’s of the world.

[@PositiveVibesOnly37]

They swept it under the rug because they're gypsies. What a shame

[@bobrown582]

Catania Momma Italia this. The level of injustice is only going to get worse. Our society is going to collapse

[@franksanchez1746]

Well maybe they was friends with the family or relatives in the police force

[@patrickhandrahan3823]

This reminds me of a current case in Utah. A 22yr old woman was drunk, driving her car and hit another car and killed 2 citizen's. They took her to jail and let her go during the night. The law in Utah states that drunk drivers involved in vehicle homicide must be held without bond. Then the DA dropped the charges and let her go one her way. The DA and cops must be held accountable!

[@abigailh7715]

Female privilege No accountability for rotten diabolic behavior

[@nimo517]

KZbin is still a platform for good, at least with this video. Thanks Queen City for sharing this and blasting a Sheriff’s dept online for millions to see

[@leahjeansonne9823]

The ridiculous Sheriff, and his bumbling investigators are a disgrace to law enforcement, period. I hope justice will prevail for Caleb's family.

[@moniquefuller1377]

The system failed my son.. after repeated reports from me. Devistating yet preventable when the law ignores your please for help

[@davidking2835]

Law enforcement IS A DISGRACE. If you think these people are worried about your community or it’s safety think again.

[@malakahbanathyasharahla2302]

@I'm Back 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😏😮🙄 Stop that

[@joeyork9891]

Just a few bad apples nope a whole lot

[@lady4191]

They're not really a disgrace because the office is basically designed to torture us and when they get the opportunity to keep one of us as a slave

[@cherondabarrett6772]

that's the type of coroner every state needs. One seeking only the truth.

[@MsJoyce31202]

👍

[@standback5806]

True. Sometimes they are paid off or too scared to say the truth, only in my opinion.

[@myrtlemyers7185]

Yes

[@lorettascott5477]

Dr G 👍

[@DatsRoshellCEO]

Exactly I do agree

[@justinterested9537]

I have a 23 yr old son and he’s been in a few relationships but I always made sure the young ladies who were dating him heard me saying that if anyone lays their hands on my son it’ll be the last time they ever inappropriatly touch another person and I promise that much.

[@alexusleeann2879]

Momma finds out it was a homicide and that the girlfriend did it and she's that fucking pure to the point that she is now blaming herself instead. So heartbreaking

[@thankyouforincorrectingme]

Never underestimate a mother’s gut instinct and drive for her child. The way this Sheriff’s office is “run” is beyond crooked, it’s absolutely pathetic and unacceptable. This reporter is doing fantastic stories FOR THE PEOPLE.

[@janpenix8879]

It was revenge

[@nancyj.ellington6407]

Corrupt everywhere....however, the South has it down to a finite science. More decades to gone corruption I think....

[@nancyj.ellington6407]

Oops... hone corruption....

[@candilease938]

It’s pure laziness is what it is

[@chris2773976]

💯, This department should be shut down.

[@mochasweetie7580]

This is disgusting!! This is the most incompetent law enforcement agency. They are a joke! They ruined this case in every conceivable way. My heart breaks for this family!

[@mrsamzero1]

Nothing new here, there are thousands of departments around America just like this, sending innocent people to prison and ruining peoples lives. If you don't have a lot of money or know someone high up in the system your life can be ruined.

[@samg9905]

@ Rochelle, This is a tiny piece of the iceberg, you may think this is disgusting!? But it's common from sea to shining sea just do a little digging (it's All it takes) to see how corrupted This Gov is/been for decades. As i once heard: Back the Blue till it happens to YOU!!

[@KT-qm1zc]

This whole case reeks of a cover up! That girls family is connected in one way or another.

[@readilium3432]

Since the beginning of the war on drugs, the rates of murders that end up solved have done nothing but decline. The money is in drugs, and from civil asset forfeiture of innocent people with cash on them.

[@deboraugh]

@@mrsamzero1 all day every day! I say that man is her relative.

[@noneofyourbusiness2750]

I believe that the mom broke the coroners heart, when she begged in tears to please help her. Good for him, he has a heart!

[@mykula780]

$25,000 for a woman shooting a young boy in cold blood. The justice system needs to change women need to be charged equally under the law as a man would be. This girl killed him In Cold Blood

[@Phildo8]

That’s 1 hell of a Coroner that respects his oaths & a Mother’s love who never ends!!

[@BeeTeePee]

There's a coroner in Bladen County that needs to be recognized as he was put off a case of murder, because he disagreed with the sheriff's department when they tried to rule Lennon Lacys death a suicide.

[@cabbycee4899]

Unfortunate the police dept doesn't respect their oath and duties

[@EbonyAE88]

This is a beautiful statement

[@Vjl5280]

He’s not a homicide investigator and never seen the crime scene. He has no idea what’s going on. What an irresponsible and inappropriate thing to say to a grieving mother.

[@J_KM654]

@@Vjl5280 there’s a hundred things wrong with you. If the sheriff isn’t going to do anything then you have to “tell” someone else, such as the mother. Would you rather NOT know your son was murdered? And besides, if I was to hear that then I’d prefer to hear it from a person who cares about my child then a careless sheriff.

[@ProfessorDisaray]

It's a sad day when the Sheriff and his whole Sheriff's Department are incompetent. They are just very lazy and would rather take the word of individuals, then do their job and properly investigating a crime/ crime scene. When a Coroner said its a homicide and things aren't adding up, you jump. The Hell with SLED, I would have run straight to the Governor demanding justice due to incompetent law enforcement.

[@evelynmahoney3569]

Our tax dollars pay their salaries. Gov't employees are often poor performers or non-performers, having the attitude that they are oh-so-entitled. By that I mean entitled to their paycheck and benefits like medical, dental, paid vacation, sick leave, and retirement income, not to mention "qualified immumity" which means they can never be prosecuted for anything they might do that is illegal, but the rest of us would be hung for. We foot the bill for all of them, but even worse: Who are you gonna call? The police? No, they ARE the police, and they know that's exactly how it stands. Excessive force, police brutality & killings, and mass incarceration all have the same roots & the same end. Who's gonna take them to task & hold them accountable? A video catching them in the act and a civil suit are all I know of, IF you live to tell about it & IF you can afford it. Many don't & many can't. That, 'they" are also well aware of, which plays into their hand. Nice, huh?

[@pts0721]

It;s more than a sad day, they should be put under review. The Sheriff should be voted out of office, he obviously doesn't work for the citizens,

[@virginiahaas5126]

Not lazy they are shady

[@LH-qw5ie]

This is what happen in these little SC Towns everyday🤦‍♀️

[@michealcarver2474]

@@virginiahaas5126 No kidding...

[@CarmenBIGPRESSURECaBoom]

This level of corruption and evil is tremendously disturbing and utterly DISGUSTING!!!

[@theguels6710]

Thank you to reporters like this!! Helping people uncover the truth! Thank you so much!!!

[@ritammhmm1201]

This boy is like talking from the grave through his mom. Her relentlessness is so raw you can feel it.

[@wisdomseeker3362]

Yes❗

[@Bluntula]

Any mother would do anything for find her baby's killer, If I had a kid that died like this one day I'd be suspicious too.

[@imthemvp3215]

@@Bluntula stop saying any mother that’s not true at all sadly

[@vingram100]

Reminds me of the Sewol ferry parents. When I see them march, it's like I can see their children marching for their justice.

[@alexl.9602]

@@imthemvp3215 But it's true. If they aren't willing then they're not a mother at all. they're not a parent. Only true good mothers count as mothers. The others are just adults not always fit to be a parent or guardian.

[@azmgbbb]

Great reporter. He relays the facts without being over the top.

[@misse2013]

And chases people down to try to get answers 😅🏃‍♂️ This is determination! 👏👏👏

[@richardcranium8247]

What? A journalist in 2022 that actually does his job? He must be a racist for sure🤨

[@atlsk847]

What facts, this guy clearly left out the most important facts, like coroners in NC are elected officials and not doctors or medical specialist, the fact that polygraph confessions are NOT admissible in court, that the phone can’t be either since the parents have had it and could’ve deleted messages (not saying they did but the possibility means it won’t be admissible in court while the phone records could be.) this kind of subjective reporting is beyond frowned upon by legitimate journalists.

[@andriod090]

@@atlsk847 you fail to realize that that’s apart of the story because the Sheriff’s office didn’t do anything to attempt to investigate. The coroner was the one who started and completed an investigation.

[@scottanthony9278]

Makes you wonder how many guilty are running free and how many innocent were railroaded into a cell.

[@charlesscrivener0421]

The mother of the victim should file a lawsuit against the police station for millions because of their own actions and lack of accountability and they are covering up and the lack of how the law works

[@Gigi-rk7dr]

I LOVE the coroner! He stuck to his instincts with or without the Sherrif's office. You don't see this too often, if ever!

[@1stamendmentmedia464]

Had the huevos to do the right thing.

[@theresaquickster4214]

Thanksgiving. work coronor.. with balls and backbone. love it. poor kid.

[@nancyj.ellington6407]

Shocked the coroner & victim's mum were not murdered....rigged to look accidental or medical problem.

[@843andyville.5]

YOU NEVER SEPERATE THE ASHES⚠️🚫 WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE????

[@johnsaathoff7732]

When there is no powder residue on the victim's hand, it's not instinct, just lazy, sloppy police work.

[@hfrt29]

Nobody wants to take accountability it's disgusting

[@ifeelbetterabouthis.louis3]

No such thing as accountability from the get go.

[@ifeelbetterabouthis.louis3]

@Daily Sammich your name is worse then gross 🤮that's why you don't use your real name

[@ifeelbetterabouthis.louis3]

@Melissa Faye hah true

[@ifeelbetterabouthis.louis3]

@Daily Sammich that's a gross name🤮

[@ifeelbetterabouthis.louis3]

@Daily Sammich I'll just paddle my zayak, uhh I mean kayak down the river.

[@tammysueboyd4409]

The police dept DEF NEEDS to be investigated starting with heather on up by an OUTSIDE agency. Not internal affairs.

[@22lyric]

What if it WASN'T INVOLUNTARY manslaughter? I'm horrified at what these parents went through and heartbroken for their loss. And thank heavens for that CORONER!!! I wonder if he can tell that it WAS involuntary. We know she pulled the trigger, and tried to lie about it. I can imagine with what it took for the parents and coroner to get it investigated, that the parents haven't even been able to fully grieve. Praying for the family and that justice prevails.

[@mujahidali4344]

Props to the mother and coroner. What's even more sad, that this happens way more that we know about.

[@CindyEsparza-yy1dg]

Yes , exactly. I'm one of them who had no justice over corruption of the system they had everything , all evidence but because the corrupted police decide when they don't want to work so they alter paper work, death certificates & coverup their mistakes, laziness, to prevent from them getting sued. & fired . If they'd do their job like supposed to they wouldn't have to worry about being fired or sued but if it's one of their own they go all out.

[@tnikabennett3469]

I agree

[@dannieisKING]

Facts

[@jesussaves7849]

@@CindyEsparza-yy1dg the police have nothing to do with death certificates just the coroner.

[@CindyEsparza-yy1dg]

@@jesussaves7849 I know that I wasn't just born yesterday, but if you read the comment well you'd see that the police threatened a life & fraudulently works so the coroner's cover up for them in homicides 2ndly they tapered with a paid off fine but because mom wanted justice for her young son she was threatened also so the cop being next to the courts, having access in the same building decided to punish her with an already closed case & reopen it with a warrant as if she never paid arresting her infront of her home straight to jail not allowing her to show proof & leaving a 13 yr old wondering all day & all weekend to fend for himself imagine the fear the boy had ,clueless for days worried about his mom because they wouldn't go tell the boy or allow her that is cruel, crime. But if she woul³²³d do that they're quick to report you to child services.They aren't innocent some ppl will never open their eyes even when a person is telling them of a horrific experience still doubting you about police abuse, brutality they still give them benefit of the doubt,cops, ³they stand with the gov. Not with the ppl many cops abuse authority they are corrupt most of them will destroy your life if you try seeking justice to expose them especially in the prison system where some innocent inmates are murdered , homicides cases now who's in control in prisons for hiding murders ,only them they can alter anything just to save their asses & get away with it

[@rondadepenbusch8152]

This case Is soo heartbreaking and the lack of respect, empathy, and compassion is unacceptable. The sheriff’s department has been sooo unprofessional, classless, and it’s appalling that they are sooo unwilling to cooperate with a investigation. They are not qualified to be in the position that most of them are representing. It’s ridiculous.

[@emilymorales2940]

Five years later and I still can't rest after the death of my son. His death certificate states inconclusive. I know he was killed in my heart of hearts. The man will answer to my lord and savior he got a way with nothing. Bless this young man's mom for following her gut.

[@sherry8894]

NEVER underestimate the love of a mother !!!

[@daughterofGod86]

It doesn’t matter if 10 witnesses confirmed that the victim shot himself, the investigators job are to investigate the scene. It’s pretty accurate that this lady has connections with the upper ups.

[@Julia-uh4li]

I agree completely but the thumbs up I gave you was solely for that cute "upper ups" 🤣 That gave me more giggles than it perhaps should have 🌟 I have a great deal of respect for that Coroner. Integrity through & through 💙

[@mowen7590]

Or honestly shitty police department this is way more common than we think/know

[@tjmarx]

Everyone is always so fast to jump to some kind of conspiracy in a lackadaisical case. But 9.9 times out of ten, in a lackadaisical case what we're really witnessing is police incompetence not conspiracy. With that said, it's certainly interesting that a senator is acting as defence. Edit: Fixed typos

[@Valen_Wolf]

@@tjmarx He's only a state senator, not federal. But yes, I agree w you.. it is questionable!

[@tjmarx]

@@Valen_Wolf One has to wonder how it is allowable, legally, for a sitting holder of government office to act as legal counsel. Particularly where such a court is within the jurisdiction of the legislative assembly to which counsel holds office. That appears to be a clear conflict of interest and a violation of the right to a fair trail, as that right swings both ways. It mixes the legislative and judicial branches of government in ways they were never intended to be mixed. So much so that one has to consider why there is no current statute preventing such an act...

[@kalalooney5964]

My heart goes out to Caleb's family. I can't fathom going through what they are enduring. God bless you. I hope y'all get justice for your son.

[@lisao3645]

D CD

[@Brock_Landers]

@@lisao3645 Yeah, whatever you said...

[@jammaqual6352]

justice? for what?

[@juju4842]

@Margarita Marie.... justice for what‽! Perhaps the son's death, SLED incompetence, cover ups. Maybe put down your margarita's. What a ignorant comment.

[@vandwelling5894]

@@jammaqual6352 you aren't very intelligent.

[@StayFocusedStayHumble]

She killed that boy because she was toxic, go to jail. They keep letting murderers get bond. Such a mess. Prayers for the mom

[@Sheri_L89]

I would have sued that Sheriff's department and got everyone involved in his case fired. I would have gone to the news outlet and blasted the Sheriff's department on social media to create attention to my son's case and then something would have gotten done bcus we all know the police departments don't like public attention and criticism. It's bad press and they can't have that.

[@curtisbrown5939]

This goes for everyone "If you are in an abusive relationship,get out immediately." Abuse is like a water leak,it doesn't get better.

[@purplecitygrow2233]

but water leaks can be fixed. bad analogy

[@jenniferhunter3751]

@@purplecitygrow2233 by leaving

[@ramani3119]

I know but a water leak can be fixed. I can say this I've been there and i suffer severe ptsd i escaped with my home and my life lost everything else including a parent.sounds crazy but if my ex asked me to go visit ...I still would and i cant give an answer to it.

[@curtisbrown5939]

@@ramani3119 examine your decision making. A water leak ain't fixed if it's still leaking.

[@YourKingJDG]

@@purplecitygrow2233 A volcano then damn lol

[@ltraina3353]

12 minutes in, and 2 things really stand out to me: First, a grieving mother should NOT have to bear the burden of investigating the death of her own son. Second, it is shocking that almost no investigation was done, considering it involved the son of a former member of their law enforcement team. Cops are notorious for standing up for each other, even when it is not warranted or justified, and even when it is a former or retired member, or a member of a different LE department. It is absolutely outrageous that this family had to deal with this level of incompetence and negligence, all while dealing with the worst thing that can happen to a parent. Thank goodness for that coroner going above and beyond, and for the strength of the family to pursue answers, and for the husbands LE experience to guide them! This is the ultimate example of laziness and obstinance and arrogance corrupting an investigation. Holy crap…8 months later they looked at the girlfriend’s phone….good job, guys!!

[@NoLyinEvry1sDyin]

I feel like they didn't investigate cause him leaving the force was like turning his back to them. IMO

[@veeforteeto5976]

Sounds like the town has a satanic coven problem. It's the only thing that makes sense why things would be handled this way and the murder basically totally ignored .

[@myjwarrior5409]

I completely agree w every single thing u said, it’s just so shocking and sad. May he Rest In Peace and the parents should be able to slowly heal…

[@busted361]

For me it started when they said that she said he played with his gun and shot himself. There is no other witness then her, and the gunshot was to the head. That should be investigated anyway, even if it was suicide, with one witness inside you have to always launch an investigation cause most of the time people don't actually commit suicide while someone is around them. At least to my knowledge, I could be wrong with that

[@rachaelhillson2967]

Exactly 💯 💯

[@jacqwerner7919]

I'm so glad this mother pursued this case. This goes to show you that men do suffer domestic violence. And police officers need to be trained to observe both parties and not always take the woman's word for it!

[@jolielavey1769]

it's so sad that men feel like they can't come forward because people don't see it as abuse when it's clear abuse he should still be alive today

[@kyliekahl]

SHOCKER!! Sheriff won’t comment and only says “it’ll be handled in court” to EVERY question. All because it’s clear they botched a murder investigation then contaminated and didn’t investigate the murder scene. The way they treated the murderer with kid gloves shows just how far they are willing to go to cover up their screw up. That’s disgusting! These parents deserve justice above all in this case! As for the GF and her mom, it’s clear there is more to the story or telling the truth wouldn’t cause any problems. Thank God for the coroner And him doing the investigators job for them! If the family had waited on the sheriffs office they never would’ve gotten an honest answer or justice.

[@raytheperson]

Exactly they did nothing to investigate and if the coroner didn't catch it she would have gotten away with murder

[@justmylife4421]

It's way more than that. I have a gut feeling that the senator that represented cassie is her dad and he told the police chief to rule it a suicide and not to investigate. There is alot of blackmail being tossed around between the senator and the police chief. Let's ask for a DNA test to see if shez his daughter. Cause that will open a big can of justice on their ass's. I k ow I'm right on this I know it. And I'd love to hear anyone's thoughts and opinions on this.

[@843andyville.5]

YOU NEVER SEPERATE THE ASHES⚠️🚫 WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE????

[@denyss3476]

@@justmylife4421 Yes! I believe the Senator is some relation to the girlfriend, not sure how though.. Hope it all comes out to the public and all of them lose their jobs..too many liars in Public service..

[@cardinmalone4974]

I wouldn't be surprised if the sheriff has a hand in this murder to cover up his own actions or Cassandra Escobar's actions.

[@potg2]

being someone who had a brother murdered i hope they can find peace soon. My Brother was killed in 1987.....still effects me and my mother to this date.

[@angelsoulnme]

So sorry for your loss I cannot even begin to imagine that pain

[@shawnreid6123]

Sending my sincerest condolences, prayers and love. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I can relate.

[@gracieg7601]

Oh I’m sorry. I was afraid thst would happen to my son with his first wife.

[@vickicarnes6860]

I can't imagine your pain!! I lost my brother by natural causes and a big part of me died with him but had it been that someone took his life, well I just don't know... Hugs for you and mama.

[@Scratchingforcash]

I’m sorry for your loss, I hope your family finds peace.

[@dannisteinmeier6139]

Need to clean out the whole sheriffs office and get rid of that damn senator.

[@clearinsight2696]

A mother's love is a powerful force, it's not to be underestimated. Much respect to her husband and the coroner for standing by her and the truth. It would have been easy to make mom look crazy and obsessed but not so easy to blow off the two men that supported her. Sincere condolences

[@OrlandoFabiani-on2tr]

This video just started and I’m willing to bet that this girls family has connections to that police department because that is the only way something like this would happen or she has connections to the courthouse what is it to. Is anyone that’s tied to this case deserves to not only go to jail for the rest of their lives they need to lose everything they home and I should be given to the family

[@jazminhernandez2424]

In the 911 call the dispatcher does call the girlfriends mom by name when she calls it in. Not sure if that's standard? "Jennifer called in and is saying her daughter's boyfriend shot himself"

[@tishwitch]

Strangely HE was the ex cop. And they still fucking believed that he accidentally shot himself in the face. It's UNREAL. Such utter incompetence. Thank god the coroner didn't let this disappear.

[@tishwitch]

@@jazminhernandez2424 he was an ex drug enforcement cop. So they probably knew the whole family. But if anything, the dead dude had the police connections. His ex colleagues are complete idiots unfortunately.

[@hopeisevilloveisnot]

@@jazminhernandez2424 Exactly.... I replayed that immediately like.... wait, oh they are on a 1st name basis.... but she was not talking to the caller, she was talking to someone in the background.

[@INDIGO.GODDESS_573]

@@tishwitch Who are y'all saying was an ex cop?

[@bcc7777]

Damn, I'd be pissed if someone put their hands on my son. It is NEVER normal to hit a spouse.

[@lisadabney7359]

Ikr.. my son is 25, and I have no idea what I would do especially in a case like this! Nope!!

[@bakerluegrante1804]

They weren't even married. She knows that she SCREWED UP. Playing and the gun trigger was accidentally pulled. Like Gabby ,he was in a violent relationship that he didn't know how to get out of. "You are loving this person and the danger is escalating sooo quickly". The person who dies is usually younger.

[@aureliaseak2160]

Notes for corrupt law, we are tired of you. Don't run for sheriff unless you do the job.

[@geraldhills41]

Women need equal rights ! This means them taking responsibility too !

[@bcc7777]

@@geraldhills41 hell yes. Bitches be crazy sometimes. Just as bad as men, but not as strong, so seen as no real problem or threat.

[@geoffbarton3653]

Thats a terrible waste of life. Thankyou to the lady who picked up the phone and to all the first respondents. Bless you all.

[@vickiewebb5453]

They ALL need to be held accountable......licenses lost, job loss, law suits filed and people jailed. Sending prayers for this mother's Comfort, Strength and Peace. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 They should be ashamed knowing that they failed this family.

[@brendad940]

Wow. Sure looks like someone has connections and is trying to protect this girl. My heart goes out to Caleb's mom and family.

[@Mr2Staxx]

You could see evidence of that when they went to her job and the two people out front wanted them gone!

[@thezyreick4289]

It’s called the government Men are horribly oppressed in America

[@meredithmccown6356]

WELCOME TO THE DC!💔🤦👀

[@robinorrubyyesthatsme5094]

That’s exactly what I thought. She’s got an in with the law!

[@defauluse5524]

Mom should feel responsible.

[@kathysausen6493]

I’m so so sorry for this family’s loss!!! This county needs a NEW Sherriff/ Dept. Shame shame shame!!!!!

[@Tombstone2438]

And a full time training officer to ensure the investigations are thorough and procedures followed. All filings by a police officer should go through a member of senior officers to ensure the evidence and procedures are correctly followed.

[@1987dayz]

They need a new senator too.

[@jukeboxprincess7475]

This isn't the first corrupt case there this is the beginning of the END FOR ALL INVOLVED

[@HWW2023]

Excellent reporting. Thank you!

[@michaeldunar8986]

You can actually see the evil in that girl's eyes.

[@keishaa52972]

Yes you can see it she looked so smug like she knew she was getting off not a bit of remorse just plain evil

[@claudethibaudeau2714]

Makes one wonder just how many times they've done this. I'd dig really deep into their past cases. I'm willing to bet that they'd find a whole lot of discrepancies within that department.

[@myjwarrior5409]

Completely agree!

[@NoemadZ.]

Claude Thibaudeau I understand your concern but...."It'll be handled in court!"

[@AndrewKidd14145]

Without the evidence it wouldn’t matter. If they didn’t take info or actually collect anything

[@tahlulacameron8166]

Makes me wonder what they are really doing instead of investigating cases?? Someone needs to infiltrate that office and go undercover and find out what else is going on.

[@kathleenking47]

Playing "Russian roulette"??😔

[@starlitalpha7]

Someone needs to start climbing the family tree and find out who this girl is related to that earned her such preferential treatment.

[@tishwitch]

I doubt it. The dead guy was an ex cop. It sounds like they were just fucking lazy. And she lucked out for a while. Honestly. Thank god the coroner didn't let it go.

[@INDIGO.GODDESS_573]

@@tishwitch WHY ARE Y'ALL SAYING A 18 YR OLD BOY WHO BARELY JUST GRADUATED WAS AN EX COP.. NO.. IT WAS HIS FATHER MR PEAVY THAT'S THE EX COP DID Y'ALL NOT SEE THE PICTURES THEY SHOW OF HIM.. THOSE PICS WERE YOUNGER PICS OF THE VICTIM'S FATHER. HE MOM SPOKE OF HOW HOW CALEB JUST GRADUATED AND SHOWED HIS GRADUATION PANT SHE GOT MADE FOR HIM.. WHICH CALEB WAS WEARING WHEN HE WAS MURDERED... HOW DID Y'ALL GET THAT PART CONFUSED?

[@marinamercado6995]

Maybe she is related to Pablo Escobar Columbian drug lord

[@johnnyguillotine1673]

@@tishwitch the dead man's father was an Ex cop... Edit your comment.

[@tishwitch]

@@johnnyguillotine1673 😅 well no. I'm not editing. I'm fine with being human and making a mistake. The comments though 🤣🤣🤣 acting like you're so perfect. It's funnier I don't fix it. Truth be told.

[@RahYisrael99]

This was a problem from the 911 call. The unprofessional operater stated that " Jennifer is on the phone...." They are all buddies and had no concern for what happened to this little boy. They ALL should be in jail.

[@sindinero75]

Very similar case happened in Puerto Rico. A teenager “killed” himself at his girlfriends house by “accident”. The girlfriend was abusive towards him. She’s seen in camera slapping him. It was ruled an incident-suicide. The girls mother is a prestigious lawyer, before she called for help she first called the most prestigious lawyer in Puerto Rico who arrived before ambulance/police. The mother of the guy who died have always said that it was his girlfriend who did it but it was ruled out as accident-suicide and case closed. So sad she’ll never have Justice for her son.

[@wb2194]

How in the world did this girl get a state senator to represent her? THAT should be investigated. Smells like a cover up.

[@HopefulInterventions]

That’s right.

[@Spvrdx]

Exactly she must got family that work for them piglets

[@TheChoralist]

Exact what I said they live in a mobile home like how in the hell could they even afford him he's a top attorney in the state he commands 6 figures to be represented by him something def fishy

[@Passion85031]

Exactly

[@Rae_777]

High profile attorneys are often willing to represent high profile cases pro bono if they see clear evidence (usually evidence we don’t see yet) that the person didn’t do it because it helps their wins stats.

[@meckersley2123]

God bless this reporter he’s phenomenal! And thank God there are still man with integrity and key positions like the corner! Thank you kind sir!

[@lavonnetollison1900]

It's Coroner. Hardly the same meaning as corner!

[@arealhauntedhouse4171]

@@lavonnetollison1900 People like you are so Annoying!🖤👈🏼👎🏼 one freaking letter. Oh!😷My we're all going to DIE...

[@truejustice2075]

This is a disgrace you got sheriff's with no training but working then it took a corner to do their job when they refuse to do it.

[@meldrake1861]

How is she out on bond for murder? This case is a disgrace to law enforcement.

[@bigchiefnoble6077]

The fact that he told his mom people wouldn't take him serious....

[@MarsHouse6166]

Very sad…but it’s true!

[@mariaarodriguez7091]

Even after he died, they didn't want to believe it.

[@donnathomas9111]

Such incompetence. I can feel how the Coroner felt, I have witnessed cases like this. It's sad when there is gross incompetence.

[@parentsupliftingstoppingho9185]

I am so glad the mom fought for her child. My daughter was killed 13 months ago and case not resolved and there was people in the home .

[@midnight1on123]

A mother always knows to follow those gut feelings when it comes to their child.Praying this family will find peace,May God continue to bless them.

[@Angela-ho5kd]

This Sherriff should be voted out of office.

[@christyinthecarolinas]

This is nuts. I have family in Darlington/Sumter SC. It's crazy to me that they were so hell bent on not investigating this girl. Why? Does she have family in law enforcement? This isn't passing the sniff test. Love how the sheriff dodge the question about the investigator being qualified to investigate, and kept repeating that she'd qualified to be a sheriff deputy. Crazy!

[@GlamorganManor]

There is definitely something sinister going on here. Reeks of the Hollis Sledd case, also in SC. Seems like the norm there is to use one's elected office for personal gain and cover up their own slimy behavior. The Sheriff in the Caleb James' case said the "investigator" was qualified to work in the Sheriff's office, not as a deputy or as an investigator. She obviously wasn't working as a regular road deputy, she doesn't wear a uniform at her job. Seems the Sheriff was choosing his words carefully so a lie could not be held against him later. "Office" is intentionally vague... his words could be explained later as meaning anything, including qualified to work in the physical office building.

[@chrisnine11]

Yeah... And actually he never even said she was qualified to be a sheriff's deputy, he just kept repeating she was qualified to be employed by the Darlington county sheriffs office. Well, that would basically be saying an admin assistant or records clerk, who's also qualified to be employed by the sheriff's office, could go out and solve cases? There's a big difference in being qualified to work at the sheriff's department and being qualified to be a deputy or investigator. Sounds to me like he knows his office screwed up big time and instead of just owning that one or several investigators screwed up, he's willing to take his whole office down.

[@LoSmitable]

Lord please give this family JUSTICE ❤️❤️😢😢🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sherbyrd1791]

The reporter never backed down. Gotta love this reporter 😀! Real news reporting business 💯 👌 is never easy for one to get to the meat 🍖 and potatoes 🥔 ! Needing more reporters like 👍 👌 this.

[@suzanneweary9739]

Someone at the sheriff's office doesn't like the father, a former brother in arms. This girl is being protected from higher places because of their incompetence. You really can't make this up. Who loaded the gun? I don't think that young man loaded the gun and handed it to his abuser to fire it. He wasn't suicidal.

[@dannieisKING]

Right!

[@joyceobeys6818]

The boy was also clearly an abuser. No innocence here. His Mother sticks up for him n his scowl....she thinks it’s ok for her son to block the girl from knowing where he is going? Is that how she wants to be treated by her husband? Does this show trust? ....It nuts for the boy to block his girl from knowing where he is going, so they are together for 2 full years and instead of her being able to fully trust him and him showing he is trustworthy .....he shows himself not being devoted n trustworthy to a girl he is likely sleeping with , and he is in her bedroom alone? There’s more to this story. And this subject of investigations has nothing to do with the abuses of both kids n the crazy parents: The incompetence of a Sherrif’s office is not something new. These officers globally barely know the laws and none of them hardly know how to do an investigation n this is everywhere and not just here. They barely have high school educations n they actually don’t even protect the citizens, They do as they are told. My personal conclusion is The parents allowed all this bad behavior and didn’t teach the kids to be honorable n trustworthy n kind to one another n protecting each other, bringing peace to one another. I don’t believe that they did not refrain from handcuffing her because of the officers prior incompetence, that doesn’t make sense, it seems as if they don’t believe she is guilty, they seem as if they think the boy is guilty... n why is the dad not working with the police? Why is he independent? Why didn’t the girl trust the boy? Why did the mom of the boy stick up for the scowls on his face? Why did everyone including the mom think it was ok to be in the boys bedroom alone? Why would a trustworthy kind boy block his more than just girlfriend ( intimate) from knowing where he was going and why would anyone think this behavior is ok? Why were they always playing a game pretending they would shoot each other, are they nuts in the head or is it a lie? How could she get a gun in his mouth n pull the trigger with his consent? Why had the mom done all the work n not the boys dad? N I have so many questions. Too many here are jumping to conclusions that we don’t have the answers to. I’d like to know the answers to all these questions I have. So far I see many problems with all of them including the boy n his parents.

[@terripebsworth9623]

@@joyceobeys6818 The bigger question: Why didn't the 2 of them end that toxic relationship long before things escalated to lethal violence?

[@droltihs]

@@joyceobeys6818 Writing an essay. LULW Stfu Defending a murderer.

[@raunchi2383]

@@droltihs i quit reading when they said her not knowing his location 24/7 was justification for murder. Mother fucker's crazy.

[@jerryshelton1481]

Who does the girlfriend know at the sheriff's and if there was a coverup then all involved should be charged as accomplices after the fact

[@sidewalksurfer96]

in the 911 call the dispatch operator refers to the girlfriends mom on a first name basis

[@tishwitch]

Everyone. Just like the dead guy... He was an ex cop. So they all knew the family and the family knew the police. It's plain fucking laziness. That's how it went uncharged for so long. No one was protecting, they just did nothing. And this is not the only PD guilty of being lazy. Nothing points to a cover up. If anything, you would almost think they would have tried harder given they were friends were the dead guy. But nope. Even a fallen friend didn't get their juices running. It's awful police work. And they should all be fired without a pension.

[@aniialowe1980]

I was thinking the same. That family must be connected to someone with the police department or higher up. Her attorney is a senator for goodness’s sake.

[@jerryshelton1481]

It doesn't matter every death should be investigated from the stand point of is there foul play unless there is irrefutable evidence that shows otherwise cause it would stagger the mind how many murders happened that were never investigated they just contributed it to old age or natural causes or just simple accident

[@swiftcurrents3358]

@@tishwitch the man who was killed wasn’t a cop. His father was a former law enforcement officer who worked narcotics. I think you didn’t listen hard enough.

[@Rizzi33]

This is so upsetting because I have been in this position before and know how it feels, thank god I still have my life.. Rest In Peace buddy. Just get out while you can; to anyone out there in a toxic relationship, the grass is greener on the other side and it does get better

[@commonsenseisnotsocommon]

Shame on the investigators and the sheriff office. Thank you GOD for the coroner. My dad committed suicide and I wanted it so badly to be a homicide because I just couldn't accept it. The corner was so amazing my family and I she did everything that she could to make sure she investigated everything thoroughly before ruling it a suicide. People don't understand how important coroners are. Thank you Officer Leah.

[@arielmichael3683]

I strongly believe that one of the greatest pains a devoted mother or father can go through is losing a daughter or son. Beyond the terrible loss, imagine struggling to get justice for your son's death.

[@stoopingfalcon891]

100% agree.

[@melmel7011]

as a parent myself, that is my greatest fear

[@rhonnig4700]

I agree with you it’s goes against Nature Parents burying their Children, then to make matters worse, during her grieving she had to fight for Justice for her Baby🥲😢😢

[@adelaidemarie]

I don’t have to imagine, I’ve already been through the system that cares not one iota

[@rafehr1378]

The worse thing ever.

[@davidsandlin9686]

That coroner knows his business. When he said when it comes to a bullet hole right here in the head of an 18 yr old “what I think matters” I knew that he wasn’t a pushover. I’m glad that he was the one there when this case came up, so his parents got the real story at least.

[@jamier7073]

Investigators like that need to face charges of negligence and the police officers who never did their jobs and almost let a murderer walk

[@truthsticks5900]

Always conduct a death as murder when someone is shot while another person is in the room ! How neglegent of that sheriff office! It's infuriating.

[@kathyollis7037]

God bless that family, I couldn't imagine. God bless that coroner, I pray he doesn't lose his job cuz the law enforcement HATES to be wrong & will NOT apologize, disgraceful

[@georfegeydfst2505]

Ww5

[@aureliaseak2160]

Coroner's are usually well heeled with money. Their services is not pretty or socially rocking. So I feel this is not the first rodeo where he bucked the corrupt law.

[@NunayahBuisness]

I mean if god was going to bless the family I think their preferred blessing would be not losing this young man.

[@kimberlyhood4095]

The medical examiner is their boss not the other way around, when they say jump LE jumps. If they're all corrupt or foul play involved I've seen cases where an ME will bring in outside help if needed. He/she are the only ones that can give a cause of death.

[@meredithmccown6356]

JTodd has secured his job for the rest of his life WAY before THIS case🙄... it's The DC, it's how it works there!💔

[@frankt...]

History of domestic abuse, she changes her story to it being an accident, then they call it manslaughter. Has anyone thought that she got mad and just shot and killed him?

[@celestebivin1659]

Definitely! Her "story" stinks to high heaven.

[@AndrewPureMI]

Right she told him in those texts that she would "ruin" his and his family's life

[@rgang6415]

And it was premeditated

[@OdaymisMartinez]

Departments that don't fulfill their duties should be held accountable for the lack of proper procedure. It's a shame

[@pt.5983]

In my opinion, the Sheriff and his Deputy Sheriffs need to be voted out of office. Very unprofessional and unapologetic!! Great job to the mother for not giving up or giving in.

[@Perish1]

Imagine how many unqualified, biased police departments like this there are around the country.

[@francesphillips5956]

So manySmh

[@Ironhart]

To become a cop is the easiest job in the world. Barley any training. They have them working on cases.

[@johnnyguillotine1673]

All of them.

[@fuckingrat4378]

there’s one where i live who let a ped0ph!le r*pist away who made many videos of me as a kid because of a legal flaw. it’s heartbreaking

[@beneficentnature9356]

@@Ironhart "to become a cop is the easiest job in the world." Says the non-contributing individual who receives government assistance

[@bryanhalloran7290]

Absolute bologna on her stating that they routinely pretended to "shoot each other" with a gun. That's a half confession on her end to save herself from a life sentence. Nobody in those shoes would give a complete damning confession of what they did

[@godzilla928]

yeah! and even when she realised that they know she still was trying to put the blame on him anyway!!!

[@framseen2]

Exactly! It makes me angry that she's getting away with that story

[@FoNgThOnG]

Props to Jody, the Queen City News, and the Coroner for listening to this lady when everyone else didn't. The whole town needs to be purged for their corruption.

[@honeybaby4592]

This is what makes me sick is that police are always quick to chalk it up to suicide or accidental.

[@gogglespisano24]

Wow, this whole Sherriff's department needs to be cleaned out by the State. Incompetence up one side and down the other.

[@shAnn0n1]

God bless this coroner...without him stating homicide on the death certificate...nothing would have been investigated 🔎. This is what happens when a small town police department doesn't have the ability to investigate critical cases. Thank God for that coroner...he's lucky that he didn't lose his job from getting involved. Great reporting here too.

[@AngelReyes-eb2ks]

No one ever sent me a message.why should I reply.

[@pete6300]

The don't have to have the ability. SLED is a statewide investigation bureau. All the local cops have to do is request assistance.

[@Delores999]

My son Jamar Ecxford was killed by my family in the Little Rock Police Department ate a sloppy job almost 9 years later I’m still waiting for answers Arkansas police department was horrible investigators and one of them Detective Hoffine is for bidden to talk to me justice for Jamar Ecxford

[@Delores999]

They say my son Jamar shot his self yet they found the girl outside stuck in mud under a concrete block and they cleaned up so much evidence they did not even get the evidence because my sister Pam said it was suicide you can’t shoot yourself and hide the gun it tore my family apart because of the lies

[@Delores999]

The crime lab here in Little Rock says undetermined yet the police department say suicide it was unjust negligent reckless homicide playing with the dangers deadly weapon

[@Eyesaiah777]

*I'm so glad that his story is being told... This whole story is worth sharing..* As a member of the Hispanic & African American community( *majorities* ), Caucasian death's get highlighted in the media as well, but not in the same light... This was highlighted in a sense that justice was eventually served and served fairly swiftly. Efforts were also created following the death in order to ensure this kind of thing doesn't take place within a county or under a department's jurisdiction. *The genuine desire for a change by law enforcement is the main difference between the two types of deaths we hear of in the media...* Now, Eye don't want this message/comment to come as dismissive towards the wrongful death of this young man... My Brother didn't deserve to die this soon and no mother should ever have to bury her son.. 😓😢 My deepest & most sincere condolences go out to the family. Eye love you guys and pray for a continuous healing to take place in your life's. 🙏🏽🤍

[@arcanusluvalus1388]

That sheriffs department is despicable