MERIDIAN A misstep by the Meridian Police Department the day 21-year-old Christian Andreacchio died set the tone for the criminal investigation that has stretched into three years. In fact, that night when being driven to the police station, she told an investigator that she doesnt believe she ever heard him (Christian) talk about hurting himself.. Todd Andreacchio: They harassed my daughter. RIP Christian, I pray someday the truth will come out & your killers will be punished. They all were issued cameras. Peter Van Sant: Why would someone want your son dead? The development of well-formed rigor mortis tells me that he's been in that position, unmoved, undisturbed for at least several hours. Obituary published in the George County Times, Lucedale, MS. on October 11, 2001. A Meridian Police detective broke the horrible news to them in person. 1960 - 2022. Currently on record we show 34 telephone numbers associated with search results for people with the name Samantha Arrington in area codes such as 828, 770, 919, 414, 864 and 22 others. Christian grew up on Dalewood Shore Lake, where he fell in love with the water, and dreamed of becoming a towboat captain on the Mississippi River. Kassie Coleman: Yes. Each of the four defendant police officers faces maximum penalties of 10 years in prison for theft from an agency receiving federal funds. The rooms are semi private and some patients belonging have been stolen. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Todd Andreacchio: He was on his way to being a really good man, and I think he would have made a good father, a good husband. Whitley Goodman: Two weeks ago, it just came to me, like out of nowhere. Lamar grew up, lived, and worked in Meridian most his entire life. Todd Andreacchio: No. I don't think there was a motive. I mean, that's just human nature. He considers the Meridian area home and will see that your home or business is taken care of just as if you were family. one that you LIKE! I think that the investigators on the scene shouldve been allowed to complete their investigation and talk to witnesses, Dubose said. On May 31, Christians mother, Rae Andreacchio, wrote an email to her attorney, Cynthia Speetjens, saying Bratu had called her husband a couple of days before to say he had spoken to the district attorney, who told him to hold up on the DNA testing until he had talked to Knox & Associates (crime scene re-constructionists hired by the Andreacchios) because if they had enough to take to grand jury he was just going to go with what they had.. Rae Andreacchio: There was inconsistencies throughout her stories. Lee, when reached by Mississippi Today, said he couldnt recall the case and therefore couldnt comment. And they told me that all of the reports from the Meridian Police Department were presented. Sterling James Arrington, CSA (1837 - 1899) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Rae called him about getting tickets for a Rihanna concert. Submitted by Betty MarshallJAMES DUNCAN "JAMIE" ARRINGTON, JR.Funeral services for JAMES DUNCAN "JAMIE" ARRINGTON, JR., 60 of Collins were held October 9, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. from First Baptist Church in Collins.MR. Meridian Big Blue Invitational Tyneice Burkes, Brianna Brown, Kyndal Arrington, Serenity Reed: V F : 3 : 2:22.22: Mar 28 : Meridian HS Invitational Tyneice Burkes, Brianna Brown, Kyndal Arrington, Serenity Reed: 1 F : 2 : 2:22.22: Apr 4 : Meridian District 5-3A - 6-6A Tyneice Burkes, Brianna Brown, Kyndal Arrington, Serenity Reed: 1 F Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Like, why did he want me to have his money? Emails show the family had reached out to Sorenson Forensics. Todd Andreacchio: I don't see how you can argue with forensics. He read the major findings of the report, none of which the juror said she knew. Kassie Coleman: My personal opinion is that she did not want that phone to get in the hands of law enforcement because there were a lot of sexually oriented photographs and messages in that phone. This is something, you know, that happens to other people. Henry T. Wingate, United States District Judge. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. A federal prisoner in the Federal Correctional Complex in Yazoo City pled guilty to assault on a federal officer. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Meridian, Clarke County, MS, United States. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He had this to say about his visit to the credit union: DYLAN SWEARINGEN [audio]: That's the only thing that I didn't understand. Yep. Rae Andreacchio: I had talked to Christian that morning. The cemetery he is . I feel they (law enforcement) have been thorough and fair as far as I know, he continued. 501 E. Court St.
GREAT NEWS! Bradley Clanton: You've had four to five law enforcement agencies all the way up to the Mississippi Attorney General look at this and everyone has reached the same conclusion that it's a suicide. Former Meridian Police Chief Benny Dubose, who inherited the case when he became the new chief, believes prints should have been on the gun, and the fact that there were none indicated it had been wiped down. Todd Andreacchio: We had no idea what to do or where to start. I understand the family doesnt like the result and they want somebody to blame and all that other stuff but at the end of the day youve got to make sure you get the right guy. Among their targets, D.A. Three years after Christian's death, Benny Dubose, who had taken over as police chief, decided it was time to get fresh eyes to look at the case. Benny Dubose: Taking pictures of the crime scene with a doggone cell phone? Add to your scrapbook. Whitley Goodman [reading her poem]: "I miss who I was, the person I once was allowed to be, before the anxiety, the pain and the notoriety before your name was used in vain as the main source of my pain. Learn more about merges. Suite 4.430
Arrington, a 30-year veteran detective of the Meridian Police Department, combed through the case file and came up with a conclusion that Christian's family had long waited to hear. She said she'd been target practicing with friends, a claim one of those friends said was true, but another said was false. Smiley Arrington of Bay Springs, Jasper County, Mississippi was born on January 25, 1910, and died at age 85 years old on May 11, 1995. Jay Arrington: I wasn't allowed to be at the grand jury. DYLAN SWEARINGEN: Ma'am, we've had a suicide. Something is very very wrong with the handling of this case. For Christian's family, that horrible night in 2014 started a search for answers that continues to this day. Rae and Todd don't believe their son ever held a gun to his head. Trial has been set for Evans on July 6, 2020, before the Hon. Whitley's mother sees the grand jury's decision as just. I have had conversations with grand jurors that were on the grand jury and I've had conversations with the investigators that were presenting the facts. The actions of Whitley Goodman and Dylan Swearingen were now being judged by a national audience. He secured a substitute and arranged for a friend to pick him up on shore in St. Rose, La., on the morning of Feb. 26. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. So, he left empty-handed. . U.S. Attorney Hurst commended the work of the Special Agents with the FBIs Jackson Division, and the Mississippi State Auditors Office, who investigated the case. Send Flowers Share QUITMAN - Graveside services for James Phillip Arrington Sr. will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Covington Cemetery with the Rev. But he was outgoing, full of fun, you didnt have a dull moment around him.. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Make sure that the file is a photo. James Arrington is a resident of MS. Lookup the home address and phone and other contact details for this person. Rae Andreacchio: I still believe someone set her car on fire. Arrington Enterprises Contact Information. Toggle navigation . And you know what she saw, like, she can never unsee it. The woman at the heart of this southern mystery, Whitley Goodman, has never spoken publicly about the case until "48 Hours" came to town. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. James P. Arrington Sr. According to a timeline created by the Andreacchios attorney based on phone records, police reports and witness interviews, Christians debit card was used at a gas station in Picayune, Miss., around 9:24 a.m. Christian and Swearingen arrived at Willow Ridge Apartments in Meridianaround 11:30 a.m. Goodman, who was living in the apartment, was also there. Meridian Mayor Percy Bland issued a brief statement Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Arrington, 83, of Quitman, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at The Specialty Hospital in Meridian. I look forward to establishing that there was absolutely no wrongdoing on my client's part, Hollomon said. Juror: Yes, it's very disturbing because it seems that he had a lot more information detailed in his report than what we were presented. Attempts to reach Swearingen were not successful. He was not able to retrieve it because he didnt have Christians PIN number. But Whitley told detectives a different story. Todd Andreacchio: No. Those two people who were with Christian that fateful day clearly need to be in jail. Duncan has one phone number registered: (601) 483-7052 (Bellsouth . U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Mississippi, Indictments Charge Each Officer Individually with theft and Embezzlement of Federal Funds, Four Meridian Police Officers Indicted for Federal Crimes, Cuban Man Pleads Guilty to Access Device Fraud, Federal Prisoner in Yazoo City Pleads Guilty to Assault on a Federal Officer, Four Meridian Police Officers Indicted For Federal Crimes. Kassie Coleman. It was pressed between his left thigh and the front of the tub. According to the timeline prepared by the attorney for theAndreacchio family: Swearingen told the police that when he and Christian arrived at the apartment that morning, Goodman and Christian immediately began arguing. DYLAN SWEARINGEN: Please get somebody up here. This is a carousel with slides. In October 2017, a Mississippi State prosecutor did present the case to a grand jury, but Peter Van Sant: Were you allowed to present your investigative report at the grand jury? I found on Findagrave.com. Death of Pvt. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Or an elaborate act? The gun was cleaned wiped down. He said that they watched a couple of movies. District Attorney Kassie Coleman dismisses that theory. We do not sell or share your information with anyone. In February 2014, Christian asked his father, Todd Andreacchio, about taking out a life insurance policy. But remember, when police asked Whitley if Christian had ever appeared suicidal, she said she didn't think so. Clerical/White Collar is the present line of work. Drag images here or select from your computer for James Duncan Jamie Arrington Jr. memorial. / MERIDIAN / Arrington Enterprises LLC; Arrington Enterprises LLC. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Oops, something didn't work. I don't trust the DA we've got right now. Benny Dubose: A lot of the stuff didn't make sense. But there was one little problem: Dylan didn't have Christian's pin number. Daniel P. Jordan, Chief United States District Judge. JAMES F ARRINGTON Phone: (601) 485-7410 3880 County Road 470, Meridian, Clarke County, MS-39301 Cellular: No mobile line available Edit / Delete Person *Reflects database record as of . Nancy Arrington's office address in Meridian, MS and make an appointment. And then, of course, from there there'll be a trial. a proud member of the Their often left in their feces and urine for two hours. Rae Andreacchio: And he said, well, "this is his driver's license." Goodman declined to answer questions about the case when reached by Mississippi Today. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Benny Dubose: That number 1, the crime scene had been tampered with. She won awards for her investigative work, including stories about the states campaign finance laws and prison system. Make a life-giving gesture A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one Dr. Jonathan Arden: Somebody else shot and killed him. Services for David Lynn Wright will be held Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at 4 p.m., at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home-Downtown with Bro. Genealogy for Pvt. Jackson, Miss. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of James Arrington (104072493)? "48 Hours." Its too obvious to everyone I would hope that this definitely wasnt a suicide. Dubose believes Christian may have once again held his gun to his own head this time, upstairs in the bathroom. Benny Dubose: That should have been heard two to three apartments over. Try again later. He was on the boat. Grady Crowell officiating. Rae Andreacchio: We're 100 percent confident that if the information is presented fairly, that people will be indicted. Kassie Coleman: Well, at this point, there has been further investigation by multiple agencies that have determined it to be a suicide. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Her explanation, according to police reports, is she and three friends had shot a gun in the early morning hours near Hayes Road in Meridian. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Dubose says officers bungled the investigation. Court records show Meridian Police Department Capt. And then the very next week, we started going to the police department. Last week, the Mississippi Attorney Generals office confirmed that it had taken over the investigation but said that decision was made because District Attorney Bilbo Mitchell had requested his office be recused. The Court released all four defendants on bond, subject to conditions including that each of them refrain from violations of state or federal law while awaiting trial. We don't have any basis to believe that there's any accuracy in the allegations of criminal conduct, one of Arrington's attorneys, Greg Malta, told The Associated Press on Thursday. Have a question about Government Services? Especially when Christian was on the towboat. Trial has been set for Arrington on June 22, 2020, before the Hon. Peter Van Sant: Do you believe in a court of law, you could get a conviction? 1899 February 11, 1899. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Peter Van Sant: Your son's deathsuicide or homicide? How do they explain the gin being on the outside of the tub between his thigh & the tub? Rae Andreacchio: Her response was, well, I'm going to have it on my hands because I was shooting guns the night before. You know, everything was fine. We believe that an informed Mississippi is a better Mississippi. He came on board after former chief Lee was fired following allegations of sexual harassment and what Mayor Percy Bland referred to as a loss of confidence in Lees ability to lead the department. Todd Andreacchio: I think we need feds or somebody to come in here andand clear this up. People lie. Rae Andreacchio: It's definitely a homicide. Dr. Jonathan Arden: Rigor mortis is the stiffening of the muscles that happens after death. 601-425-3147. His plays are about the people or the culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).. Arrington studied at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and has a master's degree from Brigham Young University.He was twice the Department Chair for the Department . The Court released all four defendants on bond, subject to conditions including that each of them refrain from violations of state or federal law while awaiting trial. The Andreacchios have had to fight tooth and nail for the truth. Sterling James Arrington, CSA. Coleman confirmed that Arrington's report was not presented to the grand jury and said she is willing to reconvene a new grand jury. Matt told them Goodman never shot the gun, saying she was scared. James Earl Arrington, 40. Jackson, MS 39201, Jackson: (601) 965-4480
MR. ARRINGTON was a patriotic American, displaying the United States flag continuously at the couple's residence in Collins.He is survived by a son, JAMES D."JAY" ARRINGTON, III of Collings; two sisters and their husbands, MR. & MRS. JIMMY (ANAYLYN) GOFF of Collins and MR. & MRS. ALBERT S. (JEANNIE) GOOCH, JR. of Hendersonville, NC. How could they possibly have ruled this a suicide? Investigators found Christian's body in the upstairs bathroom, leaning facedown over a blood-filled tub, with that gunshot wound to the right side of his head. The rule of thumb is you treat any crime scene as a homicide until you can prove otherwise.. I don't think so. Mr. James Bedford Arrington, age 90, of Covington, died Saturday, September 23, 2017, at his residence. It doesn't happen to you. People from coast to coast became enraged. You cant edit our stories, except to reflect relative changes in time, location and editorial style. Swearingen said that during the course of the argument Christian put a gun to his head and threatened to shoot himself. A ceremony can be anything you wish it to be: simple or elaborate, traditional or unique. But there has been no escape for the Andreacchio family, which suffered a devastating defeat in late 2017, when that grand jury returned their decision to not indict Whitley and Dylan. Thanks for your help! Mississippi (US) Distance Chart (Distance Table): For your quick reference, below is a Distance Chart or Distance Table of distances between some of the major cities in Mississippi (US). It simply makes no sense. Tests showed Goodman and Swearingen had residue on both hands, while Christian had residue on his palm. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. You have to credit Mississippi Today. Only 21 years old when he died, Andreacchio had worked for three years on a tug boat in the Mississippi Rivercalled the Magnolia Marine. Christie Chatterton: She's very funny, very creative, and adventurous. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. That night, the coroner ruled the death "undermined." Christian's Law would restrict the public release of autopsy photos in Mississippi. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Whitley and Dylan are cold blooded murderers. Peter Van Sant: Have you received threats? So, they took to social media, starting their "Justice for Christian" Facebook page. Try again later. Christie Chatterton: We grieve for him, too. Mr. Arrington was born September 10, 1927 in Alleghany County, the son of the late William Arnold Arrington and Laura Webb Arrington. James F. "Jay" Arrington, 62, was indicted on two counts of theft and embezzlement of more than $22,000 during 2016 and 2017. She reportedly asked who would take care of her and the baby if something happens to Christian. 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