Issue 209, August 23, 2024

Former NFL Player Cierre Wood Sentenced To 10 Years To Life for Murder of 5-Year-Old La'Rayah Davis, Tragic Murder-Suicide of Cleveland State University Graduate at Taco Bell Drive-Thru

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What percentage of murder-suicide incidents in the U.S. involve intimate partners or spouses?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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Former NFL Player Cierre Wood Sentenced To 10 Years To Life for Murder of 5-Year-Old La'Rayah Davis

Former NFL player Cierre Wood was sentenced to 10 years to life for the murder of 5-year-old La'Rayah Davis, who died in April 2019 after being subjected to extreme physical abuse.

Wood forced the child to exercise as a punishment for being "chunky".

Wood was in a relationship with the girl's mother, Amy Taylor, at the time.

Taylor also pleaded guilty to charges related to the child's death.

The investigation revealed extensive abuse, with Wood claiming he was trying to help the child by making her exercise.

Wood pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse and will be eligible for parole after 10 years.

Tragic Murder-Suicide of Cleveland State University Graduate at Taco Bell Drive-Thru

Megan Keleman, a recent graduate of Cleveland State University, was tragically shot and killed in a murder-suicide at a Taco Bell drive-thru in Ohio.

The shooter, Jason Williams, died by suicide after killing Keleman.

There is no known connection between the two individuals, and the motive for the attack remains unknown.

Keleman's family has asked for privacy as they navigate this difficult loss.

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Murder-suicide in the U.S. involves an individual committing murder and then taking their own life, often within families or intimate relationships. These incidents are frequently linked to severe emotional distress, mental health issues, and sometimes the presence of firearms. Early intervention and seeking help can prevent escalation by addressing underlying issues before they lead to violence.

Cold Case Highlights

Cold Case Unit Solves Decades-old Murder of Raymond Ojeda by Identifying Suspect Gerardo Aguilar

California investigators have identified Gerardo Aguilar as the suspect responsible for the 1991 murder of 14-year-old Raymond Ojeda.

Aguilar was killed in a 2007 shootout with the FBI in Ohio, where he had been living under his sister's last name.

The case was solved by the city's cold case unit, which located Aguilar using DNA analysis.

Before his death, Aguilar had been arrested for assault in 2004.

District Attorney Jeff Rosen emphasized the importance of bringing closure to the victim's family and seeking justice, regardless of the time that has passed.

Christopher Wolfenbarger Charged with Murder of Missing Wife Melissa Wolfenbarger after 26 Years

On August 7, 2024, the City of Atlanta Police Department announced that Christopher Wolfenbarger, Melissa Wolfenbarger's husband, was charged with her murder.

Melissa went missing in 1998 and her remains were found in 1999.

Christopher had been a person of interest since the beginning.

Detective J. Shephard mentioned that probable cause led to the arrest.

Melissa's family expressed their belief that Christopher was responsible for her murder.

Christopher denied involvement in the press conference.

He is currently in Fulton County Jail with no representation confirmed.

The case has been ongoing since Melissa's disappearance, with recent developments leading to the arrest.

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Approximately 60%.

Murder-suicide cases frequently involve intimate partners or spouses, reflecting the intense personal conflicts and emotional distress that can occur in relationships. These incidents are often precipitated by factors such as domestic violence, financial stress, or psychological issues, leading to tragic outcomes where one partner commits murder and then takes their own life.