Winifred Jathea Bryant

Death by Force

On January 2, 2008, 25-year-old Winifred Jathea Bryant was abducted at gunpoint outside an apartment complex on the 200 block of 52nd Street North in Birmingham's Woodlawn neighborhood. During her attempt to escape, she was fatally shot in the head. Her vehicle was discovered with the engine running, and her 7-year-old son was found inside, unharmed.

Authorities identified Arthur Lee Kirksey, the father of Bryant's son, as the primary suspect. He was apprehended three days later while h ...Read More

Bonnie's Blog of Crime: Winifred Bryant murder 1/02/08 Birmingham, AL *Arthur Lee Kirksey arrested for her murder*

Gadsden Times: Suspect found hiding in trunk

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