On March 5, 2019, 37-year-old Priscilla Aldridge was fatally shot in Blytheville, Arkansas, following a dispute over a fast-food order. The incident occurred when Aldridge and her companion, 37-year-old Kevin Thomas, returned to the home of Andra Crockett, 34, after bringing him a meal. Upon inspecting his food, Crockett reportedly remarked, 'B****, you know I don't like mayonnaise on my hamburger.' He then shot Thomas three times and Aldridge once, resulting in her death.
Crockett was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and first-degree battery. In October 2020, a jury convicted him on both counts. Circuit Judge Ralph Wilson sentenced Crockett to 75 years for the murder charge, 40 years for the battery charge, and an additional 15 years for being a felon in possession of a firearm, bringing his total sentence to 130 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction.
Priscilla Aldridge was born on June 13, 1981, in Clermont, Florida, to Beatrice Aldridge Reed. She was a housekeeper and a member of Pleasant Ridge M.B. Church. She is preceded in death by her sister Reshunda Reed.
The tragic event underscores the potential for violence arising from seemingly minor disputes, highlighting the importance of conflict resolution and the devastating consequences that can result from unchecked anger.
