Birmingham, Alabama – A tragic incident has shaken the community as seven individuals have been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the death of a 20-year-old mother, Mahogany Jaquise Jackson. The young woman was reportedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted, with the horrific incident captured on video.
Jackson’s disappearance was first reported after her mother and sister received a distressing message from her via Facebook messenger. In the message, Jackson indicated that she was being held against her will at Serenity Apartments in Birmingham’s Powderly community. However, when authorities arrived at the location provided, Jackson was nowhere to be found.
After an extensive investigation, Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmon announced that Jackson’s body was discovered on the side of a road, thanks to support from the public. Tragically, it was determined that Jackson had been shot.
The suspects involved in the case were identified as having known Jackson, ruling out the possibility of them being strangers. Charges were filed against four men and three women in connection to the murder, including felony murder, kidnapping in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, and more.
Authorities declined to provide specific details regarding Jackson’s abduction but revealed that she had been taken to various locations by the suspects, who also recorded the sexual assault. The nature of the crime was described as “absolutely disgusting” by Chief Thurmond.
All seven suspects are currently being held without bond as the investigation continues. The community is left in shock and mourning over the senseless and tragic loss of a young life.