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Man found dead in woods after allegedly killing child’s mother, shooting children, authorities say

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2 days ago

July 15, 2025

www.youtube.com – FOX13 Memphis – 2025-07-15 11:00:41

SUMMARY: A four-day manhunt in Tunica County ended after authorities found the body of 41-year-old Markeel Braxton, wanted for killing a young mother, Nikia Jude, and shooting his two children—a six-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man. The body was discovered near the home where the shootings occurred last Friday in Robinsonville. Both children are recovering and expected to survive. Law enforcement, including the U.S. Marshals, worked across counties during the search. The community is grieving the loss of Nikia and the shattered family, with ongoing investigations continuing into the tragic incident.

The body of a Mississippi man, alleged to have killed the mother of his children and shot his two children, was found in a wooded area not far away from the scene of the deadly shooting. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/man-wanted-for-shooting-that-killed-mother-of-his-child-injured-his-two-children-found/article_212d8176-4f39-44fd-bd36-3b0c10490bb9.html

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New Tennessee law criminalizes rideshare driver impersonation after Broadway robbery

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21 hours ago

July 16, 2025

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www.wkrn.com – Tori Gessner – 2025-07-16 16:56:00

SUMMARY: A new Tennessee law effective July 1 criminalizes impersonating rideshare or taxi drivers as a Class B misdemeanor, escalating to a Class E felony if committed alongside other felonies. The law follows a March 30, 2025, Broadway incident where victim Dakota Blunt and an accomplice posed as a rideshare, robbed a man at gunpoint, stole his identity, and fraudulently charged $18,000. Blunt faces multiple felony charges. Sponsored by Rep. Elaine Davis, the law aims to deter such crimes by emphasizing rideshare companies’ safety investments. Blunt remains jailed on a $235,000 bond while the law seeks to enhance community protection.

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Woman dragged by man in U-Haul recalls frightening encounter

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1 day ago

July 16, 2025

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – FOX13 Memphis – 2025-07-16 13:23:45

SUMMARY: Esther Moore recounted a terrifying incident when Montario Beasley, recently arrested in Memphis, dragged her using a U-Haul after snatching her phone. The attack happened after she caught him throwing TVs out of the truck. Beasley, 31, missed a court date and was wanted for this April 10th incident among others. Police confirmed he erased footage from Moore’s phone and dragged her across a parking lot, causing her to fall. Five days later, Beasley allegedly attacked his boyfriend with a knife. His criminal record in Shelby County includes drug, theft, burglary, and domestic violence charges. Moore hopes he stays behind bars for good.

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Protests held ahead of Kilmar Abrego Garcia hearing

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1 day ago

July 16, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-07-16 11:58:53

SUMMARY: Protests took place outside a federal courthouse ahead of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s hearing. Garcia, accused of human smuggling, is currently jailed in Nashville. Supporters gathered, criticizing the government’s handling of his deportation and calling for his release. Garcia was deported to El Salvador in March after a 2022 traffic stop in Putnam County, where he was suspected of smuggling but not charged. Federal prosecutors later charged him in June, alleging nearly a decade of facilitating undocumented migration. Today, a Homeland Security agent is expected to testify. Even if released, officials plan to detain and possibly deport Garcia again. His wife is suing, claiming his deportation was unlawful.