On a tragic evening in Jackson, Mississippi, the lives of 30-year-old Erica Weathersby, her sister Keyana Weathersby, 25, and Keyana's 2-year-old son, Camari Givens, were violently cut short. The triple homicide occurred on Saturday, June 27, 2026, inside their home on Queen Alexandria Lane. Police were called to the residence for a report of an aggravated assault and discovered a scene that was described as "horrifying" by the Jackson Police Chief and one of the worst the Hinds County Coroner had seen in a decade. All three victims had been shot multiple times. The family's car, a red 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage, was initially missing from the home but was recovered by police the following day. Investigators have stated that the attack was targeted and not a random act of violence.
A swift and intensive investigation involving local, state, and federal law enforcement led to the rapid apprehension of four suspects. Within days of the murders, police arrested Cornelius Carter, 28, and Jordan Carter, 28, who are not related. The two were taken into custody after a vehicle pursuit. Soon after, a third suspect, 25-year-old Mikayla Young, was arrested. A fourth individual, Devone Modacure, was tracked to Forney, Texas, and apprehended with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service. All four suspects have been charged with capital murder. In Mississippi, a capital murder charge makes the accused eligible for the death penalty. All four have been denied bond.
The investigation has revealed some details about the alleged roles of the suspects and their backgrounds. Mikayla Young is accused of driving Cornelius and Jordan Carter to the Weathersby home, allegedly knowing that the intent was robbery; she reportedly fled the scene upon hearing gunshots. Both Cornelius and Jordan Carter have extensive criminal histories. At the time of the shooting, Cornelius Carter was reportedly wearing a court-mandated ankle monitor. Further investigation also uncovered that a stolen Jackson Police Department SWAT officer's rifle is believed to have been used in the commission of the murders. As of early July 2026, the case is still in its early stages. The suspects have been charged and are being held without bond, but court proceedings, including trials, have not yet taken place. Therefore, there have been no convictions or sentencing in this case. The investigation remains ongoing, with police indicating that there may be other persons of interest.
