Buford, Georgia—43-year-old George Young was a loving husband, father and entrepreneur.  George owned a private security firm and was also a bodyguard to some of Atlanta’s most notable celebrities. On the evening of November 16, 2017, George returned home from a security event, when he was gunned down on the steps of his home. The only people who were home the night of the murder was Tia Young (George’s wife of 22 years), the couple’s three young sons, Tia’s Mom, and George’s live-in friend and business partner- Tim Lee. Who would want George dead? Did his job as a bodyguard place him in imminent danger?  What would later be uncovered in this case is absolutely horrific and a twist that no one saw coming.

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Jacksonville, FL — 61-year-old Cassandra Valentin was found murdered in her Moncrief home. Her live-in boyfriend, Marvin Williams was the number one suspect. When police caught up with Marvin days later, he told police that an argument started over a football game and escalated to an argument about past domestic abuse that Marvin inflicted on Cassandra. The relationship was toxic from the very beginning but Marvin and Cassandra had been in a relationship for over a decade. Family members reported that “they knew this day would come.” Marvin told police that Cassandra wielded a knife after the couple had been drinking, a fight for the knife would ensue, claiming self-defense, but only one of them would make it out alive.  

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Shaker Heights, Ohio— 45-year-old Aisha Fraser was a beloved 6th grade teacher at Woodbury Elementary School. Aisha was a dedicated and committed teacher for over 20 years, often helping children with special learning needs. Aisha was also the mother to two young daughters. She was married to an accomplished Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge - Lance Mason, who was also a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. Aisha and Lance were a power couple and to others, the couple’s family life was perfect. In November 2018, Aisha was brutally stabbed while dropping off her girls for a court-ordered visitation with their father - Judge Lance Mason. 

In this episode, I breakdown the various incidents of domestic abuse that Aisha endured, dating back to 2014 before her brutal murder in 2018. 

This episode discusses intimate partner abuse and domestic violence. 
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Largo, FL — On September 2, 2018, 23-year-old Charisse Stinson, reported her
 2-year-old son Jordan Belliveau, Jr. missing. Charisse told police that an unknown man approached her in a vehicle while she was walking down the street with her toddler son, he offered her a ride and offered to pay her $150 for a sexual favor. Charisse agreed to the ride and the sexual favor, but then she alleges that the man knocked her unconscious after she performed the sexual favor, and the unknown male kidnapped her son, she alleges that she woke up hours later in a local park, and her son was nowhere to be found. There was no surveillance footage to support Charisse's story and text messages would reveal a different story of what took place that day. 

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Pensacola, FL– 12-year-old Naomi Jones went missing from her apartment complex on May 31, 2017. Her disappearance triggered a massive search for the missing girl. Sadly, her body was found in the Eight Mile Creek six days after her disappearance by fishermen. Detectives worked tirelessly to narrow down a suspect, police questioned Naomi’s biological father and her mother’s ex-boyfriend, to no avail, but little did they know the actual perpetrator was much closer than they thought. 

⚠️This episode contacts sensitive material related to sexual assault: 

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Butler County, Ohio—On March 8, 2018, 3-year-old Hannah Wesche passed out soon after her father brought her to her babysitter’s house - 36-year-old Lindsay Partin who was a former preschool teacher, babysat Hannah and three other toddlers, all under the age of four. 

When first responders arrived at the scene, Hannah Wesche was unconscious and struggling to breath.  Lindsay was questioned regarding Hannah's multiple injuries - leading to a turn of events that no one saw coming, 

This case brought significant attention to issues of child abuse and the responsibilities of caregivers.

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Snellville, GA—On Sept. 5, 2015, Christopher (22) and Cameron Ervin (17) attempted to murder their parents, Yvonne and Zachary Ervin, by drugging them with Xanax, beating them, strangling them, and attempting to shoot them, the brothers even tampered with the gas line in the home to cause an explosion. 

What led to the attack? What sparked the rage inside of two brothers raised in a seemingly comfortable, middle class, suburban household? How did things get so bad? What this case would uncover is an 11-year murder plot to kill their parents, coupled with strict rules in the home, the pressure to be perfect, and two brothers who absolutely despised their parents.

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Pensacola, FL— 9-year-old Dericka Lindsay, tragically died on October 14, 2017 when Dericka’s cousin Veronica Posey sat on Dericka for more than five minutes in an effort to get the girl under control. At the time Veronica weighed over 320 pounds and Dericka died from lack of oxygen after crying out several times that she could not breathe. 

Prior to her untimely death, Dericka had been subjected to severe abuse by her adoptive parents, James and Grace Smith, and her cousin Veronica Posey. 

The autopsy revealed that Dericka had bruising and brain swelling, indicating a history of abuse. The medical examiner revealed that Dericka was wearing four pairs of underwear to cushion the frequent beatings that took place in the home. 

This is a heartbreaking case that highlights the severe consequences of child abuse. 

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West Palm Beach, Florida----On June 1, 2018, the body of an infant baby girl was found floating in a Boynton Beach Inlet. Detectives checked more than 600 mothers who had given birth in nearby hospitals, but the investigation did not turn up any leads, and there was no record of any mother who had given birth that did not have their baby. Because the infant was discovered on June 1st, the infant was dubbed “Baby June.”

The medical examiner ruled the case a homicide and determined that the infant was no more than 14 days old. She had needle pricks on the heel of her foot and the umbilical cord had been cut. The case went cold for four years, as police hoped that someone would come forward with information regarding who had given birth to Baby June. Investigator’s ran the baby’s DNA through a genetic database that turned up a relative of the father which pointed directly to the infant's mother.

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Columbus, Ohio —On February 7, 2010, 18-year-old Ronnie Dowell was gunned down in his McCarley Drive apartment by a male suspect during a violent home invasion. Ronnie died three days later, and a suspect hasn't been brought to justice. 

The miracle in this case, is that Ronnie was an organ donor, and although his life ended prematurely, Ronnie’s organs were preserved, and he saved two other lives. 

Ronnie would be the 112th homicide of 2010. This case is six months shy of becoming 15 years cold. In today’s episode, I am joined by Ronnie’s mother Dee Luce, as she walks me through Ronnie’s life, his tragic murder and her quest for justice in her son’s unsolved cold case.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 
614-461-TIPS. All tips are anonymous. 

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