CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A trial is currently underway in Kanawha County for Markus Guy, 32, accused of the murder of his girlfriend’s mother, Alisha Brooke Carnefix, 39, and her brother, Koda Bryson Jarrett, 14, in St. Albans back in February 2024.
The prosecution’s case began with Shelby Frazier, the state’s second witness and Markus Guy’s girlfriend at the time of the tragic events. Frazier recounted the day of the shootings, detailing how she and Guy had gone to celebrate her birthday and Valentine’s Day at a local hotel before the events spiraled out of control.
Frazier emotionally testified that Guy had dropped a gun at her feet, claiming that her mother had attacked him. The devastating revelation that her brother was also dead followed soon after. Frazier then recounted how Guy drove her around to several gas stations before taking her back to the hotel where they ultimately spent the night.
The jury heard from witnesses, investigators, and forensic experts who presented physical evidence collected from the scene of the crime, including the firearm used in the tragic events. Opening statements from both the prosecution and defense painted contrasting narratives of what transpired that fateful day.
While the prosecution argues that Guy committed premeditated murder, the defense contends that the shootings were acts of self-defense in the midst of a chaotic and emotional situation. The trial is expected to last the entire week, with more testimonies and evidence to be presented to the jury.
As the trial progresses, the courtroom is filled with tense emotions and differing perspectives on the tragic events that unfolded in St. Albans. The outcome of the trial will hinge on the jury’s ability to sift through the evidence and testimonies presented to determine the truth behind the deaths of two innocent individuals.