Anquanette Rochelle Skanes, a 23-year-old resident of Titusville, Florida, tragically lost her life on May 22, 2011. Her death was part of a double homicide that also claimed the life of 35-year-old Lapriet Jordan. The bodies of Skanes and Jordan were discovered in an apartment at the River Breeze Apartments on Court Street in Titusville. Skanes had been fatally shot multiple times, while Jordan succumbed to multiple stab wounds.
The brutal nature of their deaths shocked the local community and initiated a lengthy investigation by the Titusville Police Department.
The investigation into the murders of Anquanette Skanes and Lapriet Jordan spanned over a decade. Initially, Larry Lee Jr., a former resident of Mims, Florida, was named a person of interest. Lee had a prior relationship with Skanes, and they had a child together. Despite being a person of interest, it took years for the police to gather sufficient evidence to charge him. In 2016, advanced DNA testing revealed that bloodstains found in a car registered to Lee's parents matched Jordan's DNA. This breakthrough, along with other forensic evidence, eventually led to Lee's arrest.
Larry Lee Jr. was charged with two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of Skanes and Jordan. He entered a not guilty plea and requested a jury trial. The charges against Lee are severe, each carrying a potential life sentence. The case against him is built on a combination of forensic evidence and the history of his relationship with Skanes. The police believe that Lee's motive may have been related to the complex personal relationships and tensions between the victims and himself.
The legal proceedings against Larry Lee Jr. are ongoing. He remains incarcerated without bail in the Brevard County Jail Complex. The case has garnered significant attention due to the prolonged investigation and the tragic loss of two lives. The families of the victims continue to seek justice and closure for the heinous crimes committed against their loved ones. The Titusville Police Department has expressed their commitment to ensuring that justice is served, highlighting the importance of advancements in forensic technology in solving cold cases.
