Rockefeller Audio 2022. Initially, the twins were raised by Della Frazier, their great-grandmother. (November 7, 2013) The state prosecution has recently asked for separate trials for the twin teens accused of stabbing their mother to death in 2010 at their Conyers home. Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions She didnt even ask them if they did the crime because she says in her heart she doesnt believe they did that. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. The girls contend they discovered their mothers bloody body when they returned from school that afternoon. In the courtroom packed with relatives and family friends, Jasmiyah was brought out in handcuffs and jumpsuit and showed little reaction throughout the bond hearing, despite graphic descriptions of the crime scene and what had allegedly occurred there, according to relatives in the room. Before that, for five years Nikki and the girls lived with Head, who turned 65 in December. The spine-chilling murder case is all set to be re-explored and chronicled in the latest episode of the popular and engaging true-crime series, NBC Dateline. Through all of the turbulence, he never saw eye to eye with Frazier. The holidays were a quiet time for the friends and family of Jarmecca Yvonne Nikki Whitehead. The case has other mysteries as well, including why Nikki ran to a neighbor's house for help, then returned to her home, where the twins killed her. Nikkis friends and family plan to publicly memorialize the day she was found beaten and fatally stabbed with a service on January 13, 8 p.m. at the HighPointe Church in Conyers. Forensic Tales: Whitehead Twins (2021) on IMDb: Movies, Tv, Celebrities, and more. Police arrested one of the girls at Tucker High School, east of Atlanta, and the other at a relative's home. On January 13, 2010, 34-year-old single mother Jarmecca Yvonne Nikki Whitehead was found dead inside her Georgia home. 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 28 Overview. Victim "Afraid" of Girls, Says Neighbor, May 25, 2010 - Twin Teenage Girls Charged with Mother's Murder. Get headlines from the Newton Citizen delivered daily to your email inbox. 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Young, Sr., pastor of HighPointe Church, where the service will be held at 8 p.m., said he hopes attendees will uplift each other while also examining their lives. The twins, now 20 years old, were 16 at the time of the killing.Irwin last month sentenced Tasmiyah to the same 30-year prison term on the same three charges: voluntary manslaughter, falsification in a government matter and possession of a knife in commission of a crime. But of course luck, fortune or fate can go either way Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { I want to talk to her and ask, How did it happen? She said as youngsters, the girls were involved in school activities and earned good grades. Other than getting the walls painted and some floors redone, he has not changed the home much since that day. She and Nikki went to out to eat and talk, often about Nikkis turbulent past and hope for a better future with her twins. Its hard for me to believe this with these beautiful girls, Harris said shaking her head. Be Nice. "I believe by entering this plea, Ms. Whitehead has begun that step," Irwin said. The tensions finally exploded in a vicious fight on Jan. 13, 2010, when the twins stabbed Nikki to death and left her body in a bathtub. We want them released immediately! With inconsistent evidence and a ton of hearsay we want the twins released from jail and the truth to be revealed! Conyers police found their mother, Jarmecca. Be Truthful. He said he suspects they were "co-conspirators, if that's the right word. 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The episode has been titled, Bad Blood and will air this Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 10 / 9c, exclusively on NBC. Meanwhile, her sister Tas, also aware of the camera, performed another act. We drink a red blend and catch up on our favorite TV shows and tell the story of the Whitehead twins. I heard Jas scream and then I saw blood all over the floor, Tasmiyah Whitehead said. Season 28. tbd. 3 children killed, 2 others wounded at Texas home or anything. CONYERS Della Frazier cant quite reconcile the images of the two loving, vivacious twin girls she raised with the two young women who pleaded guilty to killing their mother earlier this year. So she took her guard down. The medical examiner called the killing a crime of passion and not likely to have been performed by a stranger. Since the girls were 16 . 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. Trigger warning: This article contains graphic information about violence. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism She did not try to leave the state of Georgia. 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. Why not comfort her?". There were tennis lessons, music lessons, ballet lessons. Whitehead twins turn 17, now in Rockdale jail (Nov. 30, 2011) An apparent history of violent family turmoil had been brewing over some years and exploded on the morning of Jan. 13, 2010, prosecutors said. Mantra: Only YOU can be YOU. June 15, 2010 / 12:51 PM After the sentencing, one family member consoling Lynda Whitehead chided Frazier, saying, "This is your child. Jasmiyah: It just seems like the way you questioning us that yall think we did it. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. At least one counselor found that the family thrives on chaos and that all of the adults have failed to control the situation, according to court records. On Jan. 13, 2010, one of the twins flagged down a passing police car to come inside their home, where they claimed they had discovered a crime scene. It wasnt long if she was mad at you that it would all blow over. Frazier said these are the girls she knows. 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Threats of harming another "I don't know who was the leader and who was the follower," Judge Irwin said, explaining that mystery is part of the reason he would not grant Jasmiyah first-offender status. I would never think in a million years my girlfriend would die from a brutal murder, and not bad health or something.. Frazier was given custody again, only to have Whitehead regain custody on January 5, 2010. Yes, she did.". According to court records, the relationship between Frazier and Nikki became strained, with Nikki believing that Frazier overstepped her bounds with the girls. Frazier said the girls hope to be together at the same facility in the near future. She used to tell me how the other guys treated her. Read More on The US Sun UNHINGED WORK IT Dateline took to Twitter to drop a sneak peek of the show: "Once in a while, in a complicated life, a woman can get lucky. Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah are identical twin sisters who used to live in Conyers City, Georgia with their single biological mother, Jarmecca Yvonne Whitehead, known to her loved ones as Nikki Whitehead. She recently attended a family day program at Pulaski State Prison and will do the same at Arrendale soon. 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.. She wasnt one to hold a grudge. This petition starter stood up and took action. person will not be tolerated. 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. Her murder appeared to be a crime of passion. Jasmiyah Kaneesha Whitehead of 2020 Appaloosa Way, in Conyers, Rockdale County, Georgia United States was born on November 27, 1993 to Jarmecca Yvonne Whitehead. Whitehead had reportedly been stabbed numerous. Latest coronavirus updates; . arrangement resulted in a tumultuous relationship that ultimately led to the stabbing death of Jarmecca "Nikki" Whitehead in January 2010 when the twins were 16 . According to the motion, first up for trial would be Tasmiyah, the twin currently held in Rockdale Jail. Become A True Crime Daily Insider. They already had a school memorial and posthumously inducted Nikki into their alumni group. These girls DID NOT murder their mother and the racial make up of both Rockdale & Newton county juries make it almost impossible for the girls to have a fair trial. Police arrested Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead on May 21 following an investigation that began in January, when the girls' mother was found dead. I couldnt believe it. ?She just started waving the pot around things like whatever, so I guess she was trying to hit us with the pot,? Get the Rockdale and Newton Citizen e-editions delivered directly to your email inbox every Wednesday and Sunday morning. I think that a lot of people did not really know them and the people who did know them, know the story of how they grew up, she said. In the end, Young officiated her funeral. Defense attorney Dwight Thomas argued that Jasmiyah would not be a flight risk if she were released. Skip to content Thu. The twins are incarcerated at separate prisons within the Georgia Department of Corrections. Taskin had been in the girls lives since they were around age 5, so she said she witnessed their transformation from sweet, achieving students to disrespectful teens. The twins were eventually placed back into Nikki's custody. Corks & Crime We've missed you! His kids do not want it. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Nikki's boyfriend Robert Head discovered her body in the bathroom of their home on 13 January 2010 - she had been beaten and stabbed. Atlanta-based attorney Dwight Thomas is representing Jasmiyah. "I can't explain why because the mother didn't do a lot of talking, but she did have that particular fear. Share with Us. The girls were always respectful, good girls, smart she said. They were not the girls I knew, Taskin said. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jasmiyah Kaneesha Whitehead. Thomas cited the 2000 Census that shows a 70,111 county population with 75.7 percent of the residents as white. Thats when I believe all the trouble for them started, Frazier said. Daily sports headlines from Newton Citizen. They went to school, had a social life and perhaps started to believe they had gotten away with it. The twins, Frazier and Nikki all underwent court-ordered counseling. Newsletter Sign Up What Is Wall Street? The girls, who are being tried as adults, had also faced charges in juvenile court for other incidents. Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murders of wife and son ", Attorney Dwight Thomas had requested that status, saying, "I think everybody in this society is entitled to some form of redemption.". Attorney David LaMalva has been appointed by the courts to represent Tasmiyah Whitehead, due to a reported conflict of interest for the Public Defender's office, which had been involved with the twins' juvenile court charges. To complicate the situation, Frazier said a sort of intergenerational power struggle developed over who should be parenting the girls, with Lynda Whitehead encouraging Nikki to keep the girls away from Frazier. However, there was plenty of evidence, such as their mother's bite marks on their hands as a sign of struggle, showing that the twins were lying and trying to cover up their heinous crime. Neither lawyer for Jasmiyah or Tasmiyah, attorneys Dwight Thomas and David LaMalva, respectively, answered the News repeated interview requests. There will be a private gathering at Heads home and then a public service at HighPointe Church, where Nikki attended. At the bond hearing, Rockdale County District Attorney Richard Read argued that Jasmiyah would be a flight risk and a continuing danger to the community if she were released on bond. Feb 2nd, 2023 Murder Attempted Murder Missing Persons Child Abuse Rape Podcast About Shop Murder The Murder of Nikki Whitehead ByBuffy Gunner Nov 27, 2021Georgia Blood stained the carpet and splattered the walls in signs of a violent altercation. As Frazier recounts the 13 years that she spent raising the twins, its clear that she was the most constant, stable influence in their lives. Nikki was a real loving person, she said slowly. Lynda Whitehead attended today's hearing. Could forensic science help identify her killer? She visits each girl regularly, corresponds frequently, and provides money and other items when needed. After being separated, the twins tried to stick to their story, but being apart seemed to wear them down. Theres a lot in the story of her life and its a long story, Head said. "This is not where I want to be," Whitehead said. Get a list of upcoming high school sports events delivered to your email inbox every Thursday. There was an error processing your request. He does not think Nikki slept in her bedroom that night because her phone charger was plugged in the living room, so perhaps she fell asleep on the couch watching TV. Filiz Taskin, Nikkis longtime client and friend of 14 years, said sniffling, I wish she were here. So he just continues to come and go, sleeping, eating and heading out to work. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Frazier said both girls have earned their GEDs. Tasmiyah is serving her sentence in Pulaski State Prison and Jasmiyah is serving her sentence in Arrendale State Prison. Aspiring Rapper Hired Friends To Kill His Mother So He Could Further His Rap Career. While largely solemn, bowing her head at mentions of the crime, Jasmiyah at one point smiled to her attorneys, Dwight Thomas and Hannah Ward. Its really hard.. Nikkis friends say they plan to follow the twins trial closely, but Sims is not sure if she will sit in the courtroom. 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), 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). Last months motion said, the state anticipates that there may be significant confusion on behalf of the jury in separating evidence admissible against one defendant and not admissible as against the other defendant. The severance of the defendants under the circumstances of this case is necessary to achieve a fair determination of the case, Read wrote in the motion. These girls DID NOT murder their mother and the racial make up of both Rockdale & Newton county juries make it almost impossible for the gir The spine-chilling real-life murder story involving Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead goes back to January 2010. Season 27 Overview. The twins' behavior and performance had not improved under their great-grandmother's care and custody was given back to their mother around the beginning of the year. WRITE A REVIEW NO, THANK YOU. Several neighbors told CBS affiliate WGCL when the story surfaced that the family was known to have issues. The twins are now almost 20 years old. Alex Murdaugh trial: What to know about the double murder case The girls were initially raised by their great-grandmother, Della Frazier. Find ratings and reviews for the newest movie and TV shows. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. 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. When I go to sleep I pray for her. Its almost like a denial the holidays are happening without her, added Nikkis childhood friend Yucca Harris. It was thought out, planned," she said. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. }, First published on June 15, 2010 / 12:51 PM. Taskin intends to be there because she wants to know exactly what happened and why. At Tasmiyah's guilty plea hearing last month, Lynda Whitehead testified to Irwin, calling herself a "broken mother and a broken grandmother" and saying, "There are no winners here.". When he left for work Jan. 12, he said something was not right with them. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Thomas said it was likely that Jasmiyah would have been placed with Webster were she to be released on bond. But there are still mysteries about what exactly those actions were. The News could not reach Frazier for comment after several attempts to locate her. Frazier said they saw six different counselors over the course of that time. Air Date: September 6, 2020. Copyright 2022 Illicit Deeds | All Rights Reserved. She said her best friend loved to celebrate as she proudly showed pictures of them in Halloween costumes one year. I woke and couldnt even breathe, she said. Jasmiyah and her sister Tasmiyah had come out of the house screaming around 3 p.m. and flagged down a deputy who happened to be in the neighborhood. Season 29 Overview. Shed say to the kids, You dont have to listen to her. With fresh cuts and bites on both their hands and arms, they first told police they got in a fight with each other. The teenage twins were in and out of Juvenile Court for years. You listen to me, Taskin said. He depicted the girls as out of control, doing what they wanted, under Frazier's care and breaking court appointed guidelines under Webster's care, according to the friend. 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(January 29, 2010), Homicide victim's name released(January 14, 2010), Dead body found in Bridle Ridge Walk subdivision(January 13, 2010). More information on the truth can be found at www.TasandJas.webs.comalso for daily updates visit their FaceBook page at www.Facebook.com/SupportTheTwins. ", Family tensions clearly remain. One of the last times she talked to them she urged them to contact her if they needed anything. Their lives changed in 2007, Frazier said, when Nikki decided she wanted the girls then 13 to live with her and her boyfriend in Conyers. Later on, almost 4 months after the inhuman murder of Nikki Whitehead, the twins were charged and arrested for committing the murder of their mother. Several others close to Nikki said estrangement and feuding were reoccurring themes that ran through the four generations of Whitehead women. Season 29. tbd. "They were smart intelligent girls. Young remembers her telling him she was having family and financial problems, but wanted the girls ensconced in a safe place that summer, so the church offered a discount. The next day she called to check on her family and went to work, still feeling uneasy. Independent Journalist + Business Owner | Lover of all things true crime. Cheers! 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. Tasmiyah and Jasmiyah have been in jail since they were arrested in May 2010. Nikkis mother, Lynda Whitehead, keeps a makeshift memorial to her daughter, filled with photographs, paintings and mementos. Colombia wants to deport "cocaine hippos" to stop them from multiplying Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. She said Jasmiyah hit Nikki in her head and Tasmiyah pushed Nikki. 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IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Error! Filiz Taskin said she was there the day Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah assaulted Nikki in their living room about two years ago. That was a far-less definitive update than Tampa Bay got on AB and Winfield, who . Frazier also declined immediate comment after consulting other family members. Sign up to receive breaking True Crime Daily news, exclusive stories and behind-the-scenes info. She visits them in prison regularly and puts money on their books. The firmer police got, the more lies the girls told. Investigators said there was evidence that the girls had tried to clean up the mess before realizing it was too much. The official synopsis for the upcoming episode titled, Bad Blood, released by NBC Dateline, reads: Since NBC dropped the sneak peek video for the upcoming episode, chronicling the astonishing and hair-raising story of twin sisters Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead, killing their mother, the audience has been quite curious to know what happened to the sinister twin sisters. 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Low 42F. The twins have been held in custody since their May 2010 arrest. Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead face charges of malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault for the Jan. 2010 slaying of 34-year-old Jarmecca "Nikki" Whitehead. They described the girls as gifted and talented honor roll students that won awards and loved being in the ROTC. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. I want to call her and say, Happy New Year. I just cant believe it.. She was so happy the girls were there, Head said. } They were eligible for parole in 2017 but was denied. Menu. #inline-recirc-item--id-d4a07d0a-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-d4a07d0a-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { "I think they're sorry now that there's consequences to their actions.". Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Frazier said that the twins saw their mothers attempts to control them as hypocritical. It looks like we don't have any news for this title yet. They said that they returned home from school only to see their mother lying dead, drenched in blood, in the bathtub. Get headlines from the Rockdale Citizen delivered daily to your email inbox. Frazier said the twins will be eligible for parole in 2017. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. She makes no excuses for the twins, but she said she would like people to have a clearer picture of their lives. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. At least 12 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more, Trump speaks at CPAC after winning straw poll, 3 children killed, 2 others wounded at Texas home, Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions, Nikki Haley slams potential GOP contenders, and Trump and George W. 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