Nationwide — Darnell Jones publicly pleaded for assist discovering his lacking daughter, Kei’Mani Latigue, however he quickly grew to become the prime suspect in her homicide. Latigue, simply days from turning 14, disappeared from her Toledo, Ohio residence on March 18th. Her physique was discovered the following day in a burned, vacant home.
Jones, often known as Darnell Jerome Ogletree, was the final individual seen with Latigue, as reported by 13ABC. He spoke to the information, claiming they have been on the home as a result of his daughter feared somebody was making an attempt to interrupt in. However police discovered his statements inconsistent. On March twenty third, a warrant was issued for Jones’ arrest on suspicion of abduction.
The following day, authorities discovered Latigue’s physique in a burned deserted home, resulting in upgraded prices of homicide. An post-mortem revealed the teenager had been raped and brutally killed along with her fingers minimize off, and her throat almost severed.
Surveillance efforts tracked Jones to Columbus, Ohio, on March twenty fifth. When SWAT officers approached him, Jones pulled a gun and exchanged fireplace with the officers. He was shot a number of occasions and rushed to the hospital, the place he stays in secure situation.
Jones, 33, now faces extra prices and is ready to seem in court docket. The investigation into the motive behind the grotesque homicide continues to be ongoing.
