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* May 14: Lawrence Jones shot once each by Jeremy Williams, 23 and Marvin Harris, 24, during a robbery instigated by Jones' daughter, Aretha Harris, 15. All three have been convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.
* May 14: Lawrence Jones shot once each by Jeremy Williams, 23 and Marvin Harris, 24, during a robbery instigated by Jones' daughter, Aretha Harris, 15. All three have been convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.
* September 9: The body of Jackstin Hunter, 18, was found alongside a Mulga Road. He had been robbed and shot. Meyana Hardy was charged in connection with murder. Phillp Spencer and Aruthur Love was charged with capital murder.
* October 1: Derrick Charles, 17, shot by girlfriend's husband at their house in [[Pratt City]]. [[Marcus Head]], a fugitive for 4 years after the attack, was captured in Cincinnati. He was convicted of capital murder and two counts of attempted murder, and sentenced to life without parole. [http://www.al.com/birminghamnews/breaking/index.ssf?/mtlogs/bama_bhamnews_extra/archives/2007_01.html#223793]
* October 1: Derrick Charles, 17, shot by girlfriend's husband at their house in [[Pratt City]]. [[Marcus Head]], a fugitive for 4 years after the attack, was captured in Cincinnati. He was convicted of capital murder and two counts of attempted murder, and sentenced to life without parole. [http://www.al.com/birminghamnews/breaking/index.ssf?/mtlogs/bama_bhamnews_extra/archives/2007_01.html#223793]



Revision as of 19:40, 15 January 2009

This is a List of Birmingham homicides in 2001. It includes homicide cases occuring within the city limits during the calendar year. Note that not all homicides are ultimately ruled to be murder in courts of law.

Listing by date

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  • May 14: Lawrence Jones shot once each by Jeremy Williams, 23 and Marvin Harris, 24, during a robbery instigated by Jones' daughter, Aretha Harris, 15. All three have been convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.
  • September 9: The body of Jackstin Hunter, 18, was found alongside a Mulga Road. He had been robbed and shot. Meyana Hardy was charged in connection with murder. Phillp Spencer and Aruthur Love was charged with capital murder.
  • October 1: Derrick Charles, 17, shot by girlfriend's husband at their house in Pratt City. Marcus Head, a fugitive for 4 years after the attack, was captured in Cincinnati. He was convicted of capital murder and two counts of attempted murder, and sentenced to life without parole. [1]

References

  • Birmingham News Digital Archives [2]
  • Velasco, Eric (November 7, 2006) "Gunman in man's 2001 shooting gets life sentence." Birmingham News.