On a tragic Friday the 13th in November of 2015, the life of 25-year-old Shaneka Walters was cut short in a violent encounter in an Oxon Hill, Maryland apartment. Shaneka, a female, was found deceased alongside her 40-year-old mother, Lakeysha Walters, and a 45-year-old family friend, James Gibson. All three victims had been fatally shot. The scene of the crime was an apartment in the 1400 block of Southern Avenue. A fourth individual was also shot during the incident but survived.
The investigation into the triple homicide quickly pointed to a domestic dispute. Authorities identified 34-year-old Clifford John Browne, Jr., of Capitol Heights, as the suspect. Browne was reportedly Shaneka's boyfriend, and their relationship was described by family as volatile. Prior to the killings, Browne had allegedly threatened to kill Shaneka and had been physically abusive towards her. It was revealed that Shaneka was in the process of seeking a restraining order against him.
Clifford John Browne, Jr. was arrested and charged with three counts of first and second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of Shaneka Walters, Lakeysha Walters, and James Gibson. Browne had a pre-existing criminal record that included charges for drugs, theft, and multiple assaults. The tragic event left the family to plan three funerals during the holiday season, a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence.
