Tasmiyahs attorney is David LaMalva of Conyers. Born on November 27, 1993, twins Jasmiyah Kaneesha Whitehead and Tasmiyah Janeesha Whitehead lived with their mother, Jarmecca Yvonne "Nikki" Whitehead, in her Conyers home. An apparent history of violent family turmoil had been brewing over some years and exploded on the morning of Jan. 13, 2010, prosecutors said. Now Lynda Whitehead, family and friends will soon release balloons, pray and let people publicly share their feelings about Nikki at the upcoming memorial. The twins were eventually placed back into Nikki's custody. Frazier said the girls were told to see how it goes for two weeks; a status conference was set for Jan. 19. Frazier also declined immediate comment after consulting other family members. Despite working fulltime at the Coca-Cola Company and later at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Frazier said she enjoyed the role of caregiver for the twins, and they were happy and well-behaved in her home. *The following options are some of the categories listed in the Junk Fee Prevention Act. While largely solemn, bowing her head at mentions of the crime, Jasmiyah at one point smiled to her attorneys, Dwight Thomas and Hannah Ward. 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Because of their age, they were first held in separate youth detention centers. They had been in Nikkis custody on court orders only a few days before she died, after living with their great-grandmother Della Frazier for a year and a half. At times it was hard to see how bad things were between the three because the girls did not act up much around him, he said. She had been stabbed over 80 times by her killer. Air Date: April 4, 2021. They were with Frazier because they had reportedly attacked Nikki two years ago and were charged with battery assault. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Season 27. tbd. "We'll tell our side of the story. Their lives changed in 2007, Frazier said, when Nikki decided she wanted the girls then 13 to live with her and her boyfriend in Conyers. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism She was an excellent person. Meanwhile, her sister Tas, also aware of the camera, performed another act. person will not be tolerated. Avery said the girls had recently moved back with their mother and her boyfriend. This is their mother.. When I go to sleep I pray for her. However, on January 5, 2010, custody was regained by Nikki, just over a week before her horrifying demise. When Id tell her Im coming from the road, she knew what Id like and cook my favorite food, Head recalled smiling. She didnt even ask them if they did the crime because she says in her heart she doesnt believe they did that. "I don't think there's a person here whose heart has not been broken. "I want to contribute to the world. Jasmiyah Kaneesha Whitehead of 2020 Appaloosa Way, in Conyers, Rockdale County, Georgia United States was born on November 27, 1993 to Jarmecca Yvonne Whitehead. On the way out the door to serve a generation-long prison sentence, she waved to family members seated with her great-grandmother, Della Frazier. She also pled guilty to falsification in government matters and possession of a knife in commission of a crime. She used to tell me how the other guys treated her. Nikkis friends and family plan to publicly memorialize the day she was found beaten and fatally stabbed with a service on January 13, 8 p.m. at the HighPointe Church in Conyers. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The twins, Frazier and Nikki all underwent court-ordered counseling. Despite all thats been written and televised about the twins case, Frazier said she doesnt believe their story has been fully told. Get the the most recent coronavirus news delivered to your inbox daily. Not hurt my mom.". 3 children killed, 2 others wounded at Texas home 2nd Whitehead twin pleads guilty to manslaughter Tasmiyah and Jasmiyah were both honor roll students and Girl Scouts. Success! Taskin said she raced to the salon to verify it. 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Get the most popular posts onRockdaleNewtonCitizen.com from the previous week emailed to you every Monday morning. ?She just started waving the pot around things like whatever, so I guess she was trying to hit us with the pot,? Trigger warning: This article contains graphic information about violence. Nearly four months later, their time was up. Wednesday edition, Sept. 8, 2021 Weekend Edition: Saturday-Sunday, September 11-12, 2021 . Whitehead Twins Twin sisters Tasmiyah and Jasmiyah Whitehead are accused of stabbing their mother Nikki to death in January 2010. (September 12, 2012) The trial of the teen Whitehead twins who allegedly killed their mother by beating and stabbing her to death in 2010 has been postponed until . But in many ways their lives are left in limbo. He depicted the girls as out of control, doing what they wanted, under Frazier's care and breaking court appointed guidelines under Webster's care, according to the friend. I heard Jas scream and then I saw blood all over the floor, Tasmiyah Whitehead said. There will be a private gathering at Heads home and then a public service at HighPointe Church, where Nikki attended. As far as the holidays, Im missing her more, Harris said. Low 42F. Yes, she did.". Conyers police found their mother, Jarmecca. Get the latest business news delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Yet, he said he thought of them first when he learned, as he drove back to Atlanta, Nikki was dead. Defense attorney Dwight Thomas argued that Jasmiyah would not be a flight risk if she were released. Whitehead had reportedly been stabbed numerous. Nikki's boyfriend Robert Head discovered her body in the bathroom of their home on 13 January 2010 - she had been beaten and stabbed. Great-grandmother hopes twins who killed their mother will one day lead Nikkis mother, Lynda Whitehead, keeps a makeshift memorial to her daughter, filled with photographs, paintings and mementos. She had been beaten with a vase and stabbed repeatedly. We'd love to hear eyewitness "We felt like bond should be denied, given the nature and circumstances of the offenses and prior juvenile contacts Jasmiyah had in Rockdale County," said Read, after the hearing. More information on the truth can be found at www.TasandJas.webs.comalso for daily updates visit their FaceBook page at www.Facebook.com/SupportTheTwins. accounts, the history behind an article. Where Are Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead Now? She visits them in prison regularly and puts money on their books. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Just as when they were younger, Frazier said she continues to care for the girls. Independent Journalist + Business Owner | Lover of all things true crime. The concept of not having to pay excessive fees for expenditures* such as: travel amenities, cable and internet service, credit card and/or concert tickets; is being considered. They were not the girls I knew, Taskin said. Police said conflicting statements and evidence pointed to the sisters. Be Truthful. Rockefeller Audio 2022. She visits each girl regularly, corresponds frequently, and provides money and other items when needed. Sign up for Rockdale and Newton Eats, a weekly email newsletter with the latest on eateries in Rockdale and Newton Counties sprinkled with recipes. Frazier raised two daughters and a son of her own and went on to provide a home for grandaughter Nikki when Fraziers daughter, Lynda Whitehead, was unable to care for her as a baby. Then they exchanged that lie for another.