William Carter, an 83-year-old man from Los Angeles, was found dead on May 22, 2018, in the 3900 block of South Bronson Avenue in Leimert Park. His body was discovered alongside those of his wife, Orsie Lee Carter, 79, and her son, Phillip Steven White, 65. The trio had been brutally beaten and shot, with their bodies found in the bathroom of White's home. The Los Angeles County coroner's records confirmed the cause of death as blunt force trauma and gunshot wounds.
The investigation quickly led to Nancy Amelia Jackson, a 55-year-old woman who had recently reentered White's life. Jackson, a longtime friend of White, had moved in with him temporarily about six weeks before the murders. Despite initially planning to relocate to Las Vegas, she refused to leave White's home. Jackson had been acting as a caretaker for White, who suffered from multiple sclerosis. However, tensions escalated, culminating in the tragic events of May 21, 2018, when the murders are believed to have occurred.
Jackson was arrested on May 24, 2018, in Culver City, without incident. Forensic evidence, including ballistic tests, linked her to the crime scene. She was charged with three counts of murder, with special circumstances of multiple murders, making her eligible for the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. Jackson's arraignment was scheduled for July 11, 2018, and she was held without bail.
The case drew significant media attention, with family members and community leaders expressing their grief and shock. William Carter was remembered as a retired truck driver for Vons, while Orsie Carter was a retired federal government employee. Their great-niece, Nashun Carter, described them as strong believers in God and Jesus, and expressed disbelief that such a tragedy could befall them.
In May 2024, Jackson was sentenced to 75 years to life in state prison after pleading guilty to the murders. The sentencing brought some measure of closure to the grieving family, who had sought justice for their loved ones. The case remains a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of violence and the importance of community support in the aftermath of such tragedies.
