Mele'Kia Rae Russ Montgomery, a 25-year-old woman from Longview, Texas, tragically lost her life on August 26, 2016. She was one of two victims in a double homicide that occurred in the 400 block of Johnson Street in south Longview. The other victim was Alexis Carol Johnson, a 23-year-old woman. The incident shook the community and led to a thorough investigation by the Longview Police Department.
The suspect in the case, Jordan Malik Carter, was identified and arrested shortly after the
incident. Carter, who was 19 years old at the time, was found with a loaded firearm and was taken into custody after a brief chase. He was later indicted by a Gregg County grand jury on charges of capital murder. Carter had a history of arrests and charges in Gregg County, including deadly conduct and evading arrest, which added to the complexity of the case.
In February 2022, Carter pleaded guilty to the murders of Montgomery and Johnson in the 188th District Court in Gregg County. He received two life sentences and was required to serve at least 30 years before becoming eligible for parole. The Gregg County District Attorney's Office expressed their condolences to the families of the victims and hoped that the outcome brought some closure and comfort.
The investigation and subsequent legal proceedings highlighted the dedication of law enforcement and the judicial system in seeking justice for the victims. The community continues to remember Mele'Kia Rae Russ Montgomery and Alexis Carol Johnson, honoring their memories and the impact they had on those around them.
