Found Deceased AL - Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney, 3, kidnapped from party, Birmingham, 12 Oct 2019 *Arrests* #7

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Slightly o/t, here is something I learned about rewards offered by CrimeStoppers - I thiiiiiink it might’ve been in the Seminole Heights shooter case where I learned about this; I know there are at least a couple instances of where this has happened, iirc:

A person calls a tip into PD which leads to the arrest of the individual responsible.

There is a reward available.

The tipster doesn’t get the reward.

You know why?

Because he/she didn’t call it in to Crimestoppers, they called it in to PD instead.

This is a bad deal for the tipster, imo.

I don't understand how an anonymous tipster would get a reward anyway unless they reveal their identity.
 
  • #302
I don't understand how an anonymous tipster would get a reward anyway unless they reveal their identity.

If the tip is online, you leave your email address - if you choose to. I left one of my email addresses, a non-identifying one, when I used Crime Stoppers. In case they wanted further information.

I don't know how it works when a person calls Crime Stoppers. Maybe an email address/phone number can be left then also.

They seem to encourage some kind of response point like an email address, in case detectives need further info. They do not push for your name.

And, as I mentioned before, a receipt number is given when a tip to Crime Stoppers is given. That is the personal identifier.

Of course, to get the reward they would likely have to hand it to a person/deposit into their bank account. But I feel the person's identity would be guaranteed anonymity by Crime Stoppers.
 
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I don't understand how an anonymous tipster would get a reward anyway unless they reveal their identity.

I couldn’t help but giggle at the thought of someone walking in with a mask to claim their reward.

Many of us would call in a tip, regardless of a reward or not. It’s a scary thing though when one’s safety is potentially at stake. No need to take any chances. Sometimes inmates have connections to the outside. I can understand someone claiming a reward anonymously. It’s interesting how an anonymous person actually does this, as you mentioned. Iirc, the Chief said “you can walk in and pick up your cash”. I wouldn’t blame anyone for wearing a disguise.
 
  • #304
I know that this is total speculation on my part, but it wouldn't surprise me if Derick Irisha Brown is the one who suffocated Kamille. I can envision the little tot crying because she is scared, and Brown telling her to quit crying. When she doesn't, she suffocates her. I mean, if she will put her own child in a washing machine, just think what she will do to a stranger's child.
 
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If the tip is online, you leave your email address - if you choose to. I left one of my email addresses, a non-identifying one, when I used Crime Stoppers. In case they wanted further information.

I don't know how it works when a person calls Crime Stoppers. Maybe an email address/phone number can be left then also.

They seem to encourage some kind of response point like an email address, in case detectives need further info. They do not push for your name.

And, as I mentioned before, a receipt number is given when a tip to Crime Stoppers is given. That is the personal identifier.

Of course, to get the reward they would likely have to hand it to a person/deposit into their bank account. But I feel the person's identity would be guaranteed anonymity by Crime Stoppers.

like however they get it, they have to reveal themselves to someone
 
  • #306
I couldn’t help but giggle at the thought of someone walking in with a mask to claim their reward.

Many of us would call in a tip, regardless of a reward or not. It’s a scary thing though when one’s safety is potentially at stake. No need to take any chances. Sometimes inmates have connections to the outside. I can understand someone claiming a reward anonymously. It’s interesting how an anonymous person actually does this, as you mentioned. Iirc, the Chief said “you can walk in and pick up your cash”. I wouldn’t blame anyone for wearing a disguise.

[bbm]

lol exactly - like someone has to see them
but maybe they can venmo it or something but any way they do it, someone, somewhere has to know their identity I think?
 
  • #307
[bbm]

lol exactly - like someone has to see them
but maybe they can venmo it or something but any way they do it, someone, somewhere has to know their identity I think?

IT'S A CASH REWARD --

HOW IT WORKS WHEN ANONYMOUS:

In the meantime, we pass your anonymous information onto the appropriate law enforcement agency, which takes action based on your information and reports back to us on whether it led to the solving or prevention of a crime.

When you call us back and give us your code number, we check with law enforcement to see whether your information was useful. If it was, you receive a cash reward.

To receive that reward, we instruct you to go to a designated bank at a specified location on a certain date to pick up your reward. Rewards are paid out in cash, no matter what the amount.

How It Works | Crimestoppers GNO
 
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IT'S A CASH REWARD --

HOW IT WORKS WHEN ANONYMOUS:

In the meantime, we pass your anonymous information onto the appropriate law enforcement agency, which takes action based on your information and reports back to us on whether it led to the solving or prevention of a crime.

When you call us back and give us your code number, we check with law enforcement to see whether your information was useful. If it was, you receive a cash reward.

To receive that reward, we instruct you to go to a designated bank at a specified location on a certain date to pick up your reward. Rewards are paid out in cash, no matter what the amount.

How It Works | Crimestoppers GNO

ok so someone could just send their trusted friend to pick it up
 
  • #309
I have not commented about how Cupcake was killed...been having panic attacks since finding out. My mom died from that...I made the mistake of researching it after her death (I needed to know what she went through & if I could have saved her). I may not be able to comment or read anymore about what happened to this lil baby doll, but want everyone to know I will be here following along & I am thankful to all of you for keeping the updates pouring in...My heart is with Cupcake & her family...
May these ***’s get everything that is coming to them & then some
MOO
Thinking of you sleuther, I'm terribly sorry it's brought back awful memories for you. These cases can be detrimental to our mental health, please take care of yourself and take a step back if you need to.

FWIW, after reading your posts, I think your mother raised a kind, caring, thoughtful and wonderful human being, and I'm sure she's very proud of you. 🤬🤬🤬
 
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Thinking of you sleuther, I'm terribly sorry it's brought back awful memories for you. These cases can be detrimental to our mental health, please take care of yourself and take a step back if you need to.

FWIW, after reading your posts, I think your mother raised a kind, caring, thoughtful and wonderful human being, and I'm sure she's very proud of you. 🤬🤬🤬
❤️
 
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Thinking of you sleuther, I'm terribly sorry it's brought back awful memories for you. These cases can be detrimental to our mental health, please take care of yourself and take a step back if you need to.

FWIW, after reading your posts, I think your mother raised a kind, caring, thoughtful and wonderful human being, and I'm sure she's very proud of you. 🤬🤬🤬
Totally agree! I love your caring & insightful post @sleuther0192837465! I too lost my mother in 2011 to cancer, I know it may not be as bad as your experience, but I feel deep sorrow for anyone who has lost a loved one. Losing my mother completely broke me & I am nowhere near glued back together yet, lol.
 
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Totally agree! I love your caring & insightful post @sleuther0192837465! I too lost my mother in 2011 to cancer, I know it may not be as bad as your experience, but I feel deep sorrow for anyone who has lost a loved one. Losing my mother completely broke me & I am nowhere near glued back together yet, lol.
:(❤️ ((((hugs))))
 
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OCT 25 updated OCT 26, 2019
Community honoring Kamille McKinney during Magic City Classic Parade
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In addition to the float being included at the parade, it will also be on display at Kamille’s funeral on Sunday.
 
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Totally agree! I love your caring & insightful post @sleuther0192837465! I too lost my mother in 2011 to cancer, I know it may not be as bad as your experience, but I feel deep sorrow for anyone who has lost a loved one. Losing my mother completely broke me & I am nowhere near glued back together yet, lol.
I'm so sorry for you too subiechik, cancer is horrific to watch a loved one battle. It's awful to see how many people have all dealt with terrible trauma in their lives, but seeing how you all carry on with such care and compassion for others is so uplifting
 
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I'm so sorry for you too subiechik, cancer is horrific to watch a loved one battle. It's awful to see how many people have all dealt with terrible trauma in their lives, but seeing how you all carry on with such care and compassion for others is so uplifting
Thank you! It is really how I was raised, my mother & I followed true crime together after I became obsessed with the Jon Benet Ramsey murder. I was a daddy's girl, but true-crime was our bonding time. I was always baffled by how someone can think like that much less carry out the crime.
 
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Somehow I just noticed PS height is listed as 6’8. What is y’all’s opinion on person #1 height compared to person #2. I can tell #2 is taller, but it doesn’t look like much to me. Just looking for the groups thoughts.
 
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Somehow I just noticed PS height is listed as 6’8. What is y’all’s opinion on person #1 height compared to person #2. I can tell #2 is taller, but it doesn’t look like much to me. Just looking for the groups thoughts.

Where in the world did you find that? I brought that up when the video was released and was shot down like a drone lol.
 
  • #318
For the record, the DA in Jefferson County (Birmingham) is awesome! A great guy - is well-respected, efficient, pragmatic. Sat ont Grand Jury recently and even the people who work for him are rock stars. I have no doubt this case will be handled as well as possible. And it’s been really nice to see the community come together and support the family and LE during this time. I hope it continues as Birmingham has a really high crime rate. But it’s a great place to live and raise a family for the most part.
 
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Where in the world did you find that? I brought that up when the video was released and was shot down like a drone lol.
I didn’t what you brought up before, what did you say about it?
 
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