MS - Jessica Chambers, 19, Panola County, 6 Dec 2014 ; Quinton Tellis Indicted - #12

[carbuff]

Wow, that's a lot of gang activity for a relatively small area. No wonder people are afraid to talk to police.

 

[MSCJgrad]

"Jessica's sister, Amanda Prince, said it's the family's understanding from police that someone was inside Jessica's car before the attack. The assailant poured accelerant down her throat and nose and set her on fire. It's unclear if she was knocked out first or if she fought back, but there was a gash on her head, Ben Chambers and Prince said."

http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/2014...-girl-on-fire-was-hiding-in-her-car/20148221/

This was pretty old, but I am reading through some of the initial reports pertaining to Jessica's case. Do you guys remember this?

 

[ATasteOfHoney]

"Jessica's sister, Amanda Prince, said it's the family's understanding from police that someone was inside Jessica's car before the attack. The assailant poured accelerant down her throat and nose and set her on fire. It's unclear if she was knocked out first or if she fought back, but there was a gash on her head, Ben Chambers and Prince said."

http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/2014...-girl-on-fire-was-hiding-in-her-car/20148221/

This was pretty old, but I am reading through some of the initial reports pertaining to Jessica's case. Do you guys remember this?

......and since inquiring minds need to know, ONE of the arrestees has a name that sounds like the alleged name JC whispered on her deathbed; "Eric"

Yep, there is ONE that could be a phonetic match...things that make you go hmmmm???!!!

A felon to boot!

 

[JeannaT]

I'm brand new to this case, and I'm a newshound. This has not been on my radar at all, although there are more than 10 full threads here at Websleuths.

So with "Eric", does it appear she knew at least one of the assailants?

edited to add: Here are the names of the accused. I don't see an "Eric" or anything that would sound like Eric:

These are the individuals facing charges:

Lyndon Mosely, Jr., 24
Edward House, 39
Joshua Cannon, 25
Anand Vijay Shegog, 39
Mondarious Armstead, 23
Gregory B. Andrews, 22
D'Irian Case, 18
Janicholas Vankeith Scott, 34
James Mosely, Jr., 26
George Todd, 23
Dedrick Ivery, 39
Antonio Johnson, 28​
Xavier Hooks, 25
Kevin Windfield, 37
Elgin Lamar, 38
Deon Smith, 20
Stanley Coleman, 40

(from News3)

 

[JeannaT]

In reading more about these arrests, do these men have nothing to do with Jessica's death, but rather, they were arrested due to their crimes being discovered as a result of "Operation Bite Back" that came out of the horrific murder of Jessica. Are these arrestees just part of a huge crime sweep and not related to her death?

Sorry to be clueless.

 

[pappa rob]

I'm brand new to this case, and I'm a newshound. This has not been on my radar at all, although there are more than 10 full threads here at Websleuths.

So with "Eric", does it appear she knew at least one of the assailants?

edited to add: Here are the names of the accused. I don't see an "Eric" or anything that would sound like Eric:

These are the individuals facing charges:

Lyndon Mosely, Jr., 24
Edward House, 39
Joshua Cannon, 25
Anand Vijay Shegog, 39
Mondarious Armstead, 23
Gregory B. Andrews, 22
D'Irian Case, 18
Janicholas Vankeith Scott, 34
James Mosely, Jr., 26
George Todd, 23
Dedrick Ivery, 39
Antonio Johnson, 28​
Xavier Hooks, 25
Kevin Windfield, 37
Elgin Lamar, 38
Deon Smith, 20
Stanley Coleman, 40

(from News3)

Dedrick Ivery (39) Possession of controlled substance; child abuse; firearm enhancement; felon possession of firearm in the proximity to school/church.
https://www.fbi.gov/jackson/press-r...indicted-nine-arrested-in-operation-bite-back
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/story/29...-the-6th-month

 

[wfgodot]

In reading more about these arrests, do these men have nothing to do with Jessica's death, but rather, they were arrested due to their crimes being discovered as a result of "Operation Bite Back" that came out of the horrific murder of Jessica. Are these arrestees just part of a huge crime sweep and not related to her death?

Sorry to be clueless.

Panola County Sheriff Dennis Darby confirmed that these arrests are not directly related to Jessica Chambers' death but to information gathered as they have interviewed more than 150 people and sorted through more than 20,000 phone records trying to find her killer.

http://www.clarionledger.com/story/.../gang-offensive-underway-north-miss/77349156/

ETA

The original C-L story published online did not include the term "directly" (as above); one can either read its later addition editorially (to firm up parallel structure) or conspiritorially (to indicate that not all of those arrested have been cleared of complicity in the Chambers incident). I favor the first possibility.

 

[1&2&3]

Yeah, what a great thing to read this morning!

Even though no one is charged with her murder, it is a step forward. We've always suspected a gang was involved. A Christmas Day murder charge would be the greatest gift of all!

 

[Damarna]

Yeah, what a great thing to read this morning!

Even though no one is charged with her murder, it is a step forward. We've always suspected a gang was involved. A Christmas Day murder charge would be the greatest gift of all!

You've taken the words out of my mouth!

 

[rbarber17]

I'm brand new to this case, and I'm a newshound. This has not been on my radar at all, although there are more than 10 full threads here at Websleuths.

<snip>

:welcome6:

Not to trifle with you, JeannaT, but there are actually eleven (11) "full" threads now, with a twelfth one in progress, not to mention two non-discussion threads with reference information. See the first post of this latest thread for links to earlier threads. Averaging about 1,000 posts per thread, the Jessica Chambers murder is now well north of 10,000 comments.

The MSM and other detective shows abandoned this one early on, when they got wind there would not be a swift and decisive resolution. Not the kind of untidy unsolved crime their viewers want to watch.

I don't know how this one compares with other Websleuths investigations, but volume-wise (number of posts and participants) it's got to be on up there.

 

[rbarber17]

"Jessica's sister, Amanda Prince, said... <snip> ... It's unclear if she was knocked out first or if she fought back, but there was a gash on her head, Ben Chambers and Prince said."

http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/2014...-girl-on-fire-was-hiding-in-her-car/20148221/

This was pretty old, but I am reading through some of the initial reports pertaining to Jessica's case. Do you guys remember this?

Boldface added by me.

MSCJgrad, earlier gngr~snap posted some information about the supposed gash on Jessica's head possibly resulting from her burns, not a blow.

 

[MSCJgrad]

The only part that is 'unique' to me as far as I can recall, is a statement indicating that there was in fact a person known to be in the car with JC prior to the incident. I know there has been speculation, but have there been other admittances of this by anyone else?

Boldface added by me.

MSCJgrad, earlier gngr~snap posted some information about the supposed gash on Jessica's head possibly resulting from her burns, not a blow.

 

[JeannaT]

:welcome6:

Not to trifle with you, JeannaT, but there are actually eleven (11) "full" threads now, with a twelfth one in progress, not to mention two non-discussion threads with reference information. See the first post of this latest thread for links to earlier threads. Averaging about 1,000 posts per thread, the Jessica Chambers murder is now well north of 10,000 comments.

The MSM and other detective shows abandoned this one early on, when they got wind there would not be a swift and decisive resolution. Not the kind of untidy unsolved crime their viewers want to watch.

I don't know how this one compares with other Websleuths investigations, but volume-wise (number of posts and participants) it's got to be on up there.

Yes, that's what I meant by "more than 10". I read CNN and Google headlines every day, and somehow I missed this case.

But I also think I've misunderstood what's going on now - I thought they had 17 gang member arrestees who were involved in her murder - but it appears in fact they haven't solved her murder - but through looking hard at crime in Jackson, they've uncovered unrelated crimes and have made arrests? And her murderer may be someone known to her who is not related to these guys at all? Is that right? In which case, it's not really all that sensational a crime at all, as it appeared to me in the CNN headline this morning.

 

[MSCJgrad]

In the process of 'investigating' this case, the FBI, MBI, DEA, PC Sheriff's Office, and other entities have interviewed apx. 150 people, and investigated over 20,000 cell phone records. These consist of old phone numbers, new phone numbers, friends of friends of friends, as the
telephone' game literally spread itself out, one can imagine the dirt that was unearthed. This, as I understand things, is the current status of JC's murder investigation, that the investigation into her murder has granted police access to many, many phone records that they would not have otherwise (legally) had access to. I would ASSume that a handful of those arrestees have been on LE radar for some time, and they only recently stumbled across phone records incriminating enough to convince a judge to issue an indictment. No, they have not arrested anyone yet for JC's murder, and no, none of the 17 (or 18) people arrested this week are directly linked to JC's murder at this time. The was the first sweep of many, one could hope, and as we have speculated here on WS, hopefully one of these arrestees can cough up some information or turn informant in order to get those responsible for JC's murder behind bars. Not trying to start any rumors, but there is also the possibility that the mystery 18th person arrested could have turned State's witness, thus no name released, and the arrest itself as being retracted from news segments. Just sayin...
Pretty much everybody is in agreement that this crime was not committed by a complete stranger. A contract killing has come up in discussion, as has suicide, accident, and a few other theories, and I cannot speak for everyone here, but I personally do not think this was a random killing, nor do I think it was committed by a stranger to Jessica. Finally, the only thing sensational to me about this case has been the complete lack of ethics in journalism displayed across the board. For every MSM publication stating one fact, there is another contradicting it (albeit before abandoning the case completely). Jessica Chambers was a 19 year old female who by all accounts was doing well for herself at the time of her death. She was doused with accelerant and burned to death. "Sensational" or not, this is a horrifying, sad, pitiful case that has allowed for Panola County to be put in the spotlight. I firmly believe that Jessica's murder was intended to 'go away', like so many others before her. Kudos to everyone who played a part in not allowing that to happen. Welcome to the discussion and hopefully your fresh eyes/perspective can bring up something that we have overlooked. Oh, EVERYTHING is IMO ;-)

Yes, that's what I meant by "more than 10". I read CNN and Google headlines every day, and somehow I missed this case.

But I also think I've misunderstood what's going on now - I thought they had 17 gang member arrestees who were involved in her murder - but it appears in fact they haven't solved her murder - but through looking hard at crime in Jackson, they've uncovered unrelated crimes and have made arrests? And her murderer may be someone known to her who is not related to these guys at all? Is that right? In which case, it's not really all that sensational a crime at all, as it appeared to me in the CNN headline this morning.

 

[carbuff]

Yeah, I'm seriously wondering about that 18th person. It could have been just a mistake in early reporting, but I agree it could be a witness they don't want to endanger.

 

[rbarber17]

Yes, that's what I meant by "more than 10". I read CNN and Google headlines every day, and somehow I missed this case.

But I also think I've misunderstood what's going on now - I thought they had 17 gang member arrestees who were involved in her murder - but it appears in fact they haven't solved her murder - but through looking hard at crime in Jackson, they've uncovered unrelated crimes and have made arrests? And her murderer may be someone known to her who is not related to these guys at all? Is that right? In which case, it's not really all that sensational a crime at all, as it appeared to me in the CNN headline this morning.

Regarding the 20,000 plus cell phone records mentioned by MSCJgrad above, there may have also been an investigation already underway at the time of her murder, which might have included secretive cell phone interception devices known as "Stingers" or "Stingrays," devices which can simulate a cell phone tower and thereby intercept actual cell phone communications in a nearby area, not just the metadata. The company that makes the equipment requires the police and other LE agencies who purchase it not to disclose its existence. As such, it has been kept under wraps and has not yet been tested under 4th Amendment provisions for illegal search and seizure.

Up until Jessica's murder, it was being used routinely by federal LE without a federal judge's order (always required for a wiretap, but this would be a "wireless tap"...) Not long after the murder, the Justice Department announced they would start getting prior judicial authorization. But if anything was learned about Jessica by LE prior to that change in policy, it might prove inadmissible later, unless LE can prove they could have developed the same lead independently from another source.

JMO

 

[MizStery]

<snipped>
These are the individuals facing charges:
Lyndon Mosely, Jr., 24
Edward House, 39
Joshua Cannon, 25
Anand Vijay Shegog, 39
Mondarious Armstead, 23
Gregory B. Andrews, 22
D'Irian Case, 18
Janicholas Vankeith Scott, 34
James Mosely, Jr., 26
George Todd, 23
Dedrick Ivery, 39
Antonio Johnson, 28&#8203;
Xavier Hooks, 25
Kevin Windfield, 37
Elgin Lamar, 38
Deon Smith, 20
Stanley Coleman, 40
(from News3)

NOTE: I am only commenting I recognize one of the names from a previous thread. I am not saying any of these people are involved in Jessica's murder. My Opinion Only. :cow:

Brian Rudd and Jessica had friended the Black Squad(I have listed members initials only) on social media.


I noticed Dion Smith. from the arrest list.

Here is a partial list members of the Black Squad~ initials only ~

TDG&#8232;Works at Kroger&#8232;Joined over a year ago


MS&#8232;South Panola High School&#8232;Joined over a year ago


MJC&#8232;South Panola High School&#8232;Joined over a year ago


LRF&#8232;Works at GETTIN MONEY&#8232;Added by Kevin Rudd about 9 months ago


BYAW&#8232;President (education) at President of SandGang Music Yung Ace.&#8232;Added by Kevin Rudd about 9 months ago


LPNP&#8232;Joined over a year ago


DDC&#8232;Works at Tyson Foods&#8232;Added by Kevin Rudd about 7 months ago


KKJr C&#8232;Rapper at B.O.E black out ent&#8232;Added by Kevin Rudd about 9 months ago


JNB&#8232;Joined over a year ago


SR&#8232;South Panola High School&#8232;Added by Rodriques Deion Hooks over a year ago


KR&#8232;South Panola High School&#8232;Joined over a year ago


CCZ&#8232;South Panola High School&#8232;Joined over a year ago


Deon Smith&#8232;South Panola High School&#8232;Joined over a year ago


GC&#8232;Works at Sonic Drive-In&#8232;Joined over a year ago

 

[rbarber17]

Not to go off on a tangent here, but I ran across this information while researching something else. Websleuthers probably already knew Jessica's older brother (Ben Allen Chambers, Jr.) was killed in an automobile accident about 2-1/2 years before her murder. I found details of the accident here, the only fatal accident in Panola County on Highway 35 the day Ben Jr was killed (5/7/2012):

http://www.melissadata.com/lookups/CountyAccidents.asp?State=28&Year=2012&StCase=280140

According to the report, the car was going 65 in a 55 mph zone. Road surface was wet, accident was during daylight hours, and the car struck a tree near a railroad grade crossing. It took the EMTs nearly 25 minutes after the 911 call to arrive on scene.

In a hurry to get somewhere? Or in a hurry to get away from someone?

Highway 35 is also where Major Thompson, the Panola County Sheriff's Department lead investigator on the Jessica Chambers murder, was recently arrested by the MHP for DUI.

Coincidence, or something more sinister[SUP][/SUP]? I wonder who was the officer on the scene in each incident? Should be an easy FOIA request for the Panolian or Clarion-Ledger.

JMO

 

[rbarber17]

http://www.melissadata.com/lookups/deathcheck.asp?first=Roger&last=Hentz&State=

 

[pappa rob]

All of this recent news gives me hope that maybe soon we'll have arrest added to the thread. It's been a long time.