Nikkita Hurd Overton, a 38-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas, tragically died on March 14, 2015. Her body was discovered inside her burning home on Fatima Avenue in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. Initially, it was believed that she had perished in the fire, but an autopsy later revealed that she had actually died from a gunshot wound. The fire was determined to be an attempt to cover up the murder.
The investigation into Nikkita Overton's death led to the arrest of her son, Jacolby Hurd,
who was 21 years old at the time. Hurd was found to have inconsistencies in his statements to the police. Phone records showed that Overton's phone stopped making calls around 3:15 p.m. on the day she died, and Hurd's phone was located in the same area at the same time. Witnesses also reported seeing Hurd loading items from his mother's house into her car, which was later found abandoned in an alley.
Hurd was arrested on April 9, 2015, on an unrelated shoplifting charge, during which a Colt .38 revolver was found in his backpack. This gun was later matched to the murder weapon used to kill Overton. Jacolby Hurd was charged with capital murder and held on a $1 million bond. In January 2019, Hurd pleaded guilty to the murder of his mother and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
The case drew significant media attention and highlighted the tragic circumstances surrounding Nikkita Overton's death. Her family and friends continue to remember her fondly, and her passing has left a lasting impact on those who knew her.
