Latwassa Lekish Argrett, a 24-year-old resident of Port St. Lucie, Florida, tragically lost her life on October 26, 2014. Latwassa was born on September 4, 1990, in Fort Pierce, Florida, and was a native of Saint Lucie County. She attended the public schools of Saint Lucie County and graduated from Continental High School in 2009. Latwassa was known for her love of singing and exercising, and she was deeply cherished by her family and friends.
The circumstances surrounding Latwassa's
death were both tragic and shocking. She was fatally shot at her home in Port St. Lucie by her husband, Chekingson Sinclair. The couple had been married for less than a year, and Latwassa was seven weeks pregnant at the time of her death. The incident occurred following an argument between the couple over a text message Latwassa received from a former boyfriend. Sinclair, who was reportedly insecure and jealous, confronted Latwassa about the message, leading to a heated altercation.
During the argument, Sinclair shot Latwassa twice. The first shot grazed her head, causing her to fall to the floor, and the second shot was fired into the back of her head while she was prone. After the shooting, Sinclair spent several hours staging the crime scene to make it appear as though he had acted in self-defense. He then called 911 and provided an elaborate story to the authorities, claiming that Latwassa had attacked him with a knife and that he shot her in self-defense. However, the physical evidence at the scene, including blood splatter patterns and the positioning of Latwassa's body, contradicted his account.
The investigation into Latwassa's death led to Sinclair's arrest and subsequent trial. He was charged with first-degree premeditated murder, murder of an unborn child, and tampering with evidence. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Sinclair had meticulously planned the murder and had no intention of allowing Latwassa to survive. The jury found Sinclair guilty on all charges, and he was sentenced to two life terms in prison without the possibility of parole. The case highlighted the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of addressing issues of jealousy and insecurity in relationships.
