Alabama woman charged with capital murder in connection to death of father of her children
Alabama woman charged with capital murder in connection to death of father of her children
An Alabama woman was taken into custody in what police are calling a "domestic-related homicide" case.
According to the Birmingham Police Department, 30-year-old Shatice Jackson was charged with capital murder in connection with the death of Mickese Bostic, who was killed on April 20.
Witnesses told police that Jackson ran over Bostic, "causing the vehicle to collide with him and his neighbor's house," the press release stated.
WBRC and WBMA reported that Bostic, 27, was between the car and the home. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect and victim have children together, and police believe one was present when the incident unfolded.
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Jackson and Bostic reportedly got into a verbal dispute
According to the reports, Bostic had an Easter Sunday party at his house, where he and Jackson got into an argument. She left but later returned and allegedly committed the crime.
Police said she was arrested and booked in the local jail on no bond.
Local news reported that she appeared in court on April 23 but was given a new date to allow her attorney to file a notice of appearance.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
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