MURDER USA: ‘Mookie’ Columbus charged with one fatal shot that killed Tawanda Blake in Legion bar parking lot

The original witnesses were re-interviewed, and they recanted their previous statements to investigators. Investigators moved quickly to bring the new information to prosecutors to drop the charges against Copes and obtain an arrest warrant for Christopher.

21st Century Underground Railroad: hookers owned by black slave owners forced to work from Princess Anne north to Delaware and Pennsylvania

One of the victims was physically beaten by Anthony on November 30 prior to being brought to Maryland from Delaware. During the beating, Anthony threatened to kill her if she tried to leave. Fearing for their lives, both remained.

Anthony and Tatem transported the women to Maryland and checked them in to a Somerset County hotel. While traveling, one of the women was able to send a message to a family member alerting them to her situation. The family member immediately alerted police.