Explore Update: Conyers killing of Nikki Whitehead explored on Dateline NBC And the story of the Whitehead girls, mother and daughters . Then they exchanged that lie for another. Frazier said the twins will be eligible for parole in 2017. The two are charged as adults with the murder of Jarmecca Whitehead, who was found stabbed to death in her home on Jan. 13. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. I see in them what Ive always seen they were always loving and wanted to excel in what they did, Frazier said. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Explore Update: Conyers . But of course luck, fortune or fate can go either way Thomas, of Atlanta, is working pro bono and LaMalva is a court-appointed attorney with offices in Conyers and midtown Atlanta. The conflicts escalated to physical fights and resulted in counseling and juvenile court appearances. https://truecrimedaily.com/2016/10/27/single-mom-killed-by-twin-daughters-in-rage-over-strict-home-life/, https://www.11alive.com/article/news/investigations/twisted-twins-jasmiyah-tasmiyah-whitehead-confess-to-killing-mother/85-c17170fe-6e96-4262-a356-7cacdbd865de, https://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/whitehead-sisters.htm, On September 20, 1988, Tara Calico left her home in New Mexico to go on a bike ride she took, In November 1981, actress Natalie Wood mysteriously drowned off the coast of Southern California during a boating trip with her, In July 2014, 52 year old Lynn Messer mysteriously disappeared from her familys 260-acre farm in Bloomsdale, Missouri. The Whitehead twins had been indicted as co-defendants in the case and were expected to be tried together. 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. Detectives smelled bleach in the carpet, saw bloody clothes in the wash, and found clothes the twins had thrown away. Click for more.100 colleges whose grads go on to earn the most. 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. Alex Murdaugh trial: What to know about the double murder case They were now under arrest for their mothers murder. Shed say to the kids, You dont have to listen to her. By then, Nikki was immersed in family problems, so Sims said she would often talk and pray with her. 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. After a physical fight with their mother in 2008, the girls were charged with juvenile offenses and were in and out of Juvenile Court over the next couple of years. 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. An apparent history of violent family turmoil had been brewing over some years and exploded on the morning of Jan. 13, 2010, prosecutors said. 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. Every Monday, find a list of upcoming events in your email inbox. You have permission to edit this article. Since the girls were 16 . Tasmiyahs attorney is David LaMalva of Conyers. Jasmiyah Whitehead has a sister Tasmiyah Janeesha Whitehead. 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. The states Division of Family and Children Services put the twins in relatives homes in Stone Mountain and Tucker where they lived until they were arrested in May. Because of their age, they were first held in separate youth detention centers. Please log in, or sign up for a new, free account to read or post comments. Nikkis Bauder College classmates in Atlanta, where she studied fashion design, will also attend the service. Frazier said they saw six different counselors over the course of that time. My heart bleeds for their mom and for them, she said. Get news alerts and breaking news stories from the Rockdale Citizen and Newton Citizen delivered to your email. They were not the girls I knew, Taskin said. Wednesday edition, Sept. 8, 2021 Weekend Edition: Saturday-Sunday, September 11-12, 2021 . Sign up to receive breaking True Crime Daily news, exclusive stories and behind-the-scenes info. "I don't think there's no remorse, but I think she don't know. One week into the two-week trial, the girls told police they found their mother stabbed to death in her home. Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah are identical twin sisters who used to live in Conyers City,. In their young life, the twins grew increasingly troubled. Reportedly, Tasmiyah pleaded guilty to voluntary murder, possessing a knife during the crime and making unauthentic statements in January 2014. She was so happy the girls were there, Head said. "I thank y'all for your mercy and leniency.". Tasmiyah is being held at the Pulaski State Prison in Hawkinsville, while Jasmiyah is at the Arrendale State Prison in Alto. 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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. And she got in the wrong lifestyle, she started doing drugs and drinking and got in with the wrong people.. The News could not reach Frazier for comment after several attempts to locate her. This is their mother.. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. His kids do not want it. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Jasmiyah: It just seems like the way you questioning us that yall think we did it. The twins originally told police they came home from school and found their home covered in blood. The girls were distraught at that decision, Frazier said. While largely solemn, bowing her head at mentions of the crime, Jasmiyah at one point smiled to her attorneys, Dwight Thomas and Hannah Ward. 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. The 16-year-old sisters had a highly turbulent relationship with Nikki, who had a relatively on-and-off presence in their lives since they were young. Choose wisely! She recalled times the girls would come to the salon when Nikki was working, visibly upset and refusing to speak to people. Conyers, GA 30012. After much questioning, the twins began to show their nerves perhaps their guilty. Threats of harming another Three years ago Jasmiyah had reported that she had been allegedly raped by a stranger that came to the door. English . She began crying during Jasmiyah's statement and was sobbing uncontrollably after sentencing. The girls are being tired together, but have their own legal representation, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The next several years were turbulent for the girls. 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When he left for work Jan. 12, he said something was not right with them. We talked a lot, and I just listened.. It just wasnt the same without the spirit and stylish flair of the 34-year-old hair stylist, whose bloody body was found on January 13, 2010. "I just want to say I'm sorry for all that has happened and all the pain it has caused to my family and my sister and especially my mom," Whitehead testified before Rockdale County Chief Superior Court Judge David Irwin sentenced her to 30 years in prison. Jasmiyah spoke before the court, apologizing for the pain her actions caused. "We'll tell our side of the story. Nikki's friends Yucca Harris and Lakia Barthell were split on how much weight to give Jasmiyah's statement. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jasmiyah Kaneesha Whitehead. The twins were 16 years old when Conyers Police arrested them for the murder. After searching, All rights reserved. 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. There were tennis lessons, music lessons, ballet lessons. Nikkis mother, Lynda Whitehead, keeps a makeshift memorial to her daughter, filled with photographs, paintings and mementos. With inconsistent evidence and a ton of hearsay we want the twins released from jail and the truth to be revealed! Thomas said it was likely that Jasmiyah would have been placed with Webster were she to be released on bond. 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Lynda Whitehead attended today's hearing. Be the first one to comment on this story. I miss her.. This petition starter stood up and took action. I cant eat, mom is dead. Air Date: October 10, 2021. There was an error processing your request. "I don't think there's a person here whose heart has not been broken. A request for first offender status, which would have taken the criminal charges off her record once she completed her sentence, was denied. On February 7, 2014, one month after her twin, Jasmiyah also pleaded guilty and is serving the same sentence. In February 2014, Jasmiyah also pleaded guilty to the murder and the other two as well. Tasmiyah is serving her sentence in Pulaski State Prison and Jasmiyah is serving her sentence in Arrendale State Prison. Newsletter Sign Up Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. POLL: If the Junk Fee Prevention Act passes, where will you save the most money? Success! Frazier said the girls hope to be together at the same facility in the near future. TV Shows. Frazier said these are the girls she knows. I was still raising her and her children, Frazier said. Tasmiyah and Jasmiyah were both honor roll students and Girl Scouts. Something in my heart dont believe it.. 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. Get the most popular posts onRockdaleNewtonCitizen.com from the previous week emailed to you every Monday morning. Colombia wants to deport "cocaine hippos" to stop them from multiplying The twins were eligible for parole in 2017 but didnt get it. Low 42F. Reportedly, after having several verbal and physical fights, the custody of the twins went back to their great-grandmother. 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. The 16-year-old twins, Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah, are in jail. Her murder appeared to be a crime of passion. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { Season 29. tbd. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather affecting Rockdale and Newton Counties. And from the way things looked, she cooked them breakfast.. When I wake up in the morning, I think of her, she said. What Is Wall Street? Get the latestobituaries delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. So they went and one week after that, Jan. 13, is when (Nikki) was killed, Frazier said. IN BRIEF: Tasmiyah Whitehead, 20, one of the twins charged with stabbing and beating their mother, Jarmecca "Nikki" Whitehead, to death in 2010, is reportedly set to enter a plea in Rockdale. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. I heard Jas scream and then I saw blood all over the floor, Tasmiyah Whitehead said. Several others close to Nikki said estrangement and feuding were reoccurring themes that ran through the four generations of Whitehead women. 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. She was sentenced by Superior Court Chief Judge David Irwin to 30 years with credit for time served. Be Proactive. 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. Before she died, Jarmecca, who was known as Nikki, confided in a neighbor. Filiz Taskin said she was there the day Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah assaulted Nikki in their living room about two years ago. I couldnt believe it. "She has remained in the jurisdiction since the incident in January. #inline-recirc-item--id-d4a07d0a-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-d4a07d0a-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { Shes hoping that theyll be released then. The episode has been titled, Bad Blood and will air this Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 10 / 9c, exclusively on NBC. 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. VIDEO: Whitehead Twins Follow-Up - Unseen Footage (WXIA) The twins said their 34-year-old mother was angry that her daughters were running late for school after they overslept, and threatened them with a pot she picked up off the stove. Detective: No I dont think yall did anything. He also said that his client had been the victim of a violent act as well in that same house in the Bridle Ridge subdivision. 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. The girls returned to Fraziers home, but a counselor found that giving custody to Frazier swapped one situation for another, and the twins were returned to their mothers custody on Jan. 5, 2010. So Taskin urged her to keep her bedroom door locked. She wasnt one to hold a grudge. On their 17th birthday, they were transported to separate county jail facilities, where they currently remain. If the act passes, where will you save the most money?
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