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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
As she turns 100, mother of siblings murdered decades ago says she will forgive, but not forget
The mother of a DeKalb County brother and sister who were brutally murdered decades ago is speaking for the first time since her children's cold case was solved. Surrounded by state and local leaders, as well as loved ones, Loueverette Napper was celebrated Sunday ahead of her 100th birthday. Earlier this year, her children's cold case was solved using DNA evidence. Pamela and Jon Sumpter were killed in their Stone Mountain apartment in 1990. In March, a DeKalb County jury found Kenneth Perry guilty of their murders. Loueverette Napper spoke in court following the verdict but hadn't spoken to the media until Sunday when she sat down with Channel 2's Brittany Kleinpeter. 'My daughter was a beautiful daughter, and my son was a very intelligent man. And someone just cut their lives short,' said Napper. Napper's son —and Pamela and Jon's brother — James has been by his mother's side through it all. 'It shows her endurance… her need to be around to see this happen," James Sumpter said. TRENDING STORIES: Student loan collections restart today. What Clark Howard says borrowers need to know Cobb County customer disputes spa's late arrival policy not listed in membership contract Brock Bowers returns to UGA to complete his degree As a mother, grandmother, and now centenarian, Napper says she's moving forward and choosing forgiveness—but she'll never forget. 'It's all over for him, but it will never be over for me,' she added. Napper's 100th birthday is on May 5. The City of Conyers, alongside Rockdale County, issued proclamations in her honor to mark the date. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Car, Driven by His Older Brother, Flips Into Creek
A mother and father are leaning on their Mississippi community for help after a car accident involving their three sons ended in the death of their youngest boy. Micah Braxton Lee Napper, 4, of Petal, Miss., was named as the deceased in an obituary, which listed the date of his death as April 28. Related: 'Okay Baby' TikTok Star, 2, Dies in Car Crash, Family Disputes Police Claim He Wasn't Properly Buckled In a GoFundMe set up by the child's paternal uncle, Mike Napper, the organizer said Joseph Paul and Michelle Pittman Napper's '16-year-old son, who was driving, is currently in the ICU.' 'Their 10-year-old son, who was a passenger, has been airlifted to another hospital for further treatment. Sadly, their 4-year-old son succumbed to his injuries and has passed away," Napper wrote. A photo of Micah swinging a bat while playing tee ball was included. According to a statement by North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brandon Odom, his team responded to a 'report of a single-vehicle accident with possible entrapment and injuries' in the 500 block of River Road shortly before 5:30 p.m. Once at the scene, firefighters found a silver vehicle that had left the roadway, entered a creek and landed upside down on the bank. Two of the victims, the 16-year-old and his 10-year-old sibling, were already outside of the vehicle, while the 4-year-old remained trapped inside. Related: 10-Year-Old Boy Hurt by Falling Debris from Philadelphia Plane Crash While Protecting Sister As crews worked to provide medical assistance to the older brothers, they pulled Micah from the vehicle. 'Tragically, the juvenile who was trapped succumbed to their injuries at the scene,' Odom said. 'The other two victims were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.' 'Due to their financial situation, they have no insurance and limited resources,' Napper said on the GoFundMe profile. 'They will need help covering funeral expenses and ongoing medical costs. Any support you can offer would mean the world to them during this unimaginable time.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As of Friday, May 2, the GoFundMe had raised just over $26,000, passing the $25,000 goal. 'Micah filled every moment with energy, joy, and love' in his short time on earth, his obituary read. The 4-year-old 'especially loved wrestling with his dad and older brothers — his laughter and enthusiasm leaving lasting impressions on all who knew him.' Micah's funeral will be held Saturday, May 3, at 11:30 a.m. The Forrest County Sheriff's Office will continue investigating the incident, Chief Odom said. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Yahoo
Family, friends mourn Eufaula woman killed in crash
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Friends and close family of a Eufaula woman killed in a weekend crash are mourning the loss of a 'great' person. Shannon Napper was killed on Sunday after State Troopers claimed she drove off Cottonhill Road and hit a tree. Paula Warr, a close friend of Shannon Napper, was one of the first ones to find out her friend died in a crash when she raced to the scene after getting a call from state troopers looking to contact napper's immediate family. Eufaula woman killed in weekend crash 'It was tragic, really tragic and it sill is tragic for me. I talk to Shannon a lot. She was a great friend of mine,' said Warr. She had just talked to her friend three hours before the crash happened, she was heading to a friends house to hang out for a minute. But while on her way to the house, the crash occurred. Officials say she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time. 'I don't know if she was speeding but she tried to over correct herself and when she did she went into a lot of bushes and trees,' said Warr 'When I heard the news I was so sad I couldn't help but just cry,' said Napper's daughter, Aja Fuller. Napper worked in the auto parts industry at Auto Zone which is how she and Warr became close buying parts from each other. She left there in June and started working with Warr as a part timer at the collision shop where they saw each other every day until she left four weeks ago to go work at NAPA in Eufaula. Fight continues against between Dothan church and denomination after new ruling 'Shannon was a go getter she liked to help everybody she loved her family and friends,' said Warr. 'She was a beautiful person she always cared for everyone. She's been here almost my whole life,' said Fuller. A GoFundMe page has been set up by napper's husband since she didn't have any life insurance. Warr right now asking for three thousand dollars to help with the funeral and the costs. You can also make a donation to glover funeral home in Eufaula. Napper leaves behind a husband, father, daughter and sister Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Yahoo
Eufaula woman killed in weekend crash
EUFAULA, Ala (WDHN) — One woman is dead after a weekend crash near Eufaula. According to ALEA, 42-year-old Shannon L. Napper was fatally injured when her 2012 Cadillac CTS left the road and hit a tree. Troopers say Napper was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was ejected from the car. She was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Husband accused of strangling wife denied lower bond The crash occurred at approximately 6:35 p.m. on Sunday on Cottonhill Road, near the intersection of Nolan Road. Troopers with ALEA's Highway Patrol Division is investigating. Stay with WDHN for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
