In the early hours of a Wednesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a young mother's life was cut tragically short. Sabrina Meier, a 20-year-old female, was found dead on the front porch of her boyfriend's home on September 13, 2017. The quiet morning was shattered by the sound of gunfire, and when police arrived, they discovered a scene that would unfold into a complex and heart-wrenching investigation.
Sabrina, who had a one-year-old daughter, was pronounced dead, leaving her family to grapple with a devastating loss.
The initial account of what transpired came from Sabrina's 21-year-old boyfriend, Xavier Dixon. He told investigators that he had been startled by a noise outside and, believing it to be an intruder, fired his gun through a window. However, as detectives pressed for more details, his story began to shift. Dixon eventually admitted that he had gone outside and fired more shots before he realized that the person on his porch was his girlfriend, Sabrina. This crucial change in his narrative led to his arrest and a charge of first-degree manslaughter, which was later elevated to first-degree murder.
The legal proceedings that followed were difficult for Sabrina's family. Prosecutors argued against Dixon's claim that he thought she was a burglar, and the case tested the boundaries of Oklahoma's 'Make My Day' law, which allows for the use of deadly force against intruders. The prosecution contended that because Dixon went outside to confront the supposed intruder, the law did not apply. A trial was held, but it concluded with a hung jury, meaning the jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. In a move that caused further pain for Sabrina's family, Dixon's bond was significantly reduced, and he was released from jail to await a new trial.
