Oct. 2, 2024
American Dream Shattered: The Makeva Jenkins Murder
The Jenkins family seemed to epitomize the American dream, with Makeva Jenkins, a successful businesswoman, leading a seemingly perfect life. But one night, this dream was shattered when Makeva was brutally murdered in her own home.
The investigation revealed a harrowing tale of social media exposure, financial greed, and an insidious murder-for-hire plot. Betrayal and courtroom revelations exposed the dark side of ambition and deceit.
In this episode, we uncover the tragic events that led to Makeva Jenkins' untimely death. Join us as we explore Makeva's story.
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In the heart of suburban
America, nestled between
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manicured lawns and white picket
fences, the Jenkins residents
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stood as a beacon of success.
A Symphony of laughter echoed
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from the walls as Makiva
Jenkins, a self-made
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businesswoman, juggled the joys
of motherhood with her thriving
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enterprise.
Her loving husband and three
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cherubic children were the
picture of the American Dream,
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yet an ominous shadow loomed
beneath this veneer of
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00:00:29,120 --> 00:00:32,920
prosperity and familial bliss.
This dream was brutally
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punctured on a night when the
moon hid behind a veil of clouds
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and the world was shrouded in an
eerie silence.
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Makiva Jenkins was found
lifeless in her sanctuary, her
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own home.
The Jenkins family seemed to
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epitomize the American Dream,
with Makiva Jenkins, a
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00:00:50,480 --> 00:00:54,000
successful businesswoman,
leading a seemingly perfect
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life.
But one night, this dream was
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00:00:57,400 --> 00:01:00,720
shattered when Makiva was
brutally murdered in her own
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home.
The investigation revealed a
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harrowing tale of social media
exposure, financial greed, and
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an insidious murder for hire.
Plot.
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Betrayal and courtroom
revelations expose the dark side
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of ambition and deceit.
In this episode, we uncover the
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tragic events that led to Makiva
Jenkins untimely death.
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Join us as we explore Makiva
Jenkins story.
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Welcome to No tears for Black
Girls.
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Makiva Jenkins seem to have it
all.
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A successful business, a loving
husband, and three beautiful
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children.
But her American dream was
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shattered when she was brutally
murdered in her own home.
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Despite her struggles and
setbacks, Makiva persevered and
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built a thriving consulting
company.
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However, someone wanted to put
an end to her success, and they
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did so with a single gunshot to
the head.
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The police were called to the
Jenkins family home late at
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night, where they found Makiva's
husband, Yuri, holding her
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lifeless body.
The story took a chilling turn
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when it was revealed that an
intruder had entered their
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garage and demanded money from
Makiva's brother and a friend
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before shooting her in cold
blood.
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No one knows who this masked
gunman is or why he targeted
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Makeva, but the tragic events of
that fateful night will forever
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haunt those involved.
Amidst the chaos and confusion,
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the men were forcibly brought
inside the darkened house.
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Dimitri, desperate to protect
his loved ones, pleaded for the
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intruder to spare the child's
life.
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In a tense standoff, the gunman
agreed before quickly
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disappearing upstairs with Yuri
as his hostage.
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Downstairs, Dimitri was coerced
into handing over car keys to a
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white Dodge Charger.
As they listened in horror, a
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single gunshot echoed from the
bedroom above.
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The masked man wasted no time in
fleeing the scene, leaving
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behind a shattered family and a
trail of questions.
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In the wake of Makeva's tragic
death, her family couldn't shake
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off suspicions that it was
linked to her social media
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activity.
Just two days prior, she had
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shared personal and financial
details on Facebook, showcasing
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her incredible success despite
humble beginnings.
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But could this have attracted
the attention of someone with
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malicious intent?
Yuri bravely spoke to the media
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about his beloved wife in the
days following her untimely
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demise.
He tearfully recounted their
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journey from homelessness to six
figure success, but also faced
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accusations that Makeva's online
boasting may have ultimately
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cost her her life.
The investigation had one
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promising lead, a white Dodge
Charger that was seen fleeing
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the scene of the brutal murder.
Detectives scoured security
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footage in the neighborhood,
hoping to catch a glimpse of the
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killer and his car.
Their efforts paid off when they
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spotted a vehicle fitting the
description, with two men
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entering the area early in the
morning and then leaving only 18
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minutes later.
The car was then tracked heading
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north before it mysteriously
disappeared from camera view.
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Despite their best efforts,
investigators were unable to
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identify the individuals
captured on camera as the
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footage was too grainy.
However, they did discover that
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the abandoned car contained keys
and a black T-shirt.
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LED detective Sean Oliver
appealed to the public for any
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information on the car and its
driver, believing it to be
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crucial in solving Makiva's
murder.
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But even with this lead, no
prime suspect emerged.
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As detectives delved deeper into
witness accounts and theories
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about social media motives, all
eyes turned towards Dmitri Dale.
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He had been at the Jenkins house
just minutes before the masked
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man arrived, leading police to
believe he may have been an
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accomplice.
But despite intense scrutiny, no
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concrete evidence could link
Dimitri or anyone else to
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Makeva's tragic death.
It seemed that the killer was
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still out there, lurking among
those connected to her
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personally.
Only time would tell if justice
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would be served for Makiva
Jenkins.
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After months of tireless
investigation, the police
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finally had a breakthrough.
Dimitri Dale, a notorious
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criminal facing murder charges,
decided to cooperate with
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authorities and revealed a
chilling truth.
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He was involved in the murder of
35 year old Makiva Jenkins.
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But he wasn't alone.
He pointed a finger at his
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acquaintance, 19 year old Jovan
Joseph, who had been hired by
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Makiva's husband Yuri to kill
her.
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The motive?
Money.
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As the trial began, Jovan made a
shocking confession.
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Not only did he receive $10,000
from Yuri for the murder, but it
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was Yuri who provided him with
the gun used to kill Makiva.
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And he wasn't the only one who
received large sums of cash from
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Yuri.
Dimitri also admitted to
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receiving payment for his role
in the plot.
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But as their testimonies
unfolded, discrepancies emerged.
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While Dimitri claimed that Yuri
provided the gun used in
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Makiva's murder, Jovan testified
that he purchased it himself at
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Dimitri's suggestion.
During a brainstorming session
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just hours before the murder,
they discussed various ways to
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carry out the crime, including
targeting Makeva at her
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workplace or staging an attack
that would implicate both her
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and Yuri.
Despite their attempts to shift
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blame on to each other, it was
clear that all three of them
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were equally guilty in this
heinous act driven by greed.
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As Yuri faced his second trial
for first degree murder, the
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courtroom was filled with
tension and shock as more
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details about the twisted plot
came to light.
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In the end, justice was served
and all three men were convicted
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for their roles in Makeva's
tragic death.
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This case serves as a cautionary
tale of how selfish desires can
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lead people down a dark path
with devastating consequences.
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The courtroom was hushed as the
third man in the house that
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fateful night, Markavius
Makeva's brother, took his place
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on the stand.
The 4th day of the trial
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introduced numerous testimonies
and evidence for everyone to
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consider.
Markavius hesitated and then
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made a sudden detour towards his
former brother-in-law before
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being intercepted by court
bailiffs and escorted out of the
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room.
Phone records and witness
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statements revealed that Makiva
had been planning to divorce her
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husband Yuri in the days leading
up to her death.
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However, just weeks before the
murder, she had a change of
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heart upon discovering she was
pregnant.
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But it wasn't just a turbulent
marriage that led to Makiva's
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demise.
She also had a life insurance
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policy worth half, $1,000,000.
Prosecutors argued that this
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large sum of money was the
driving force behind Yuri's
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motive to have his wife killed.
Yuri believed both he and their
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unborn child were named as
beneficiaries, but only found
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out after Makeva's death that he
was not listed at all.
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Dimitri Dale, 1 of Yuri's
acquaintances who helped plot
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Makeva's murder, was initially
indicted for first degree
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murder, which carried a
potential life sentence without
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parole.
But through his cooperation and
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testimony against Yuri, Dmitri
ultimately received a plea deal
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for manslaughter with a weapon
and was sentenced to 45 days in
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jail and probation.
Jovan Joseph was the trigger man
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in Makeva's murder, receiving
anywhere from 1500 to $10,000
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for carrying out the crime.
He, too, testified against Yuri
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and was given credit for the
nearly five years he had already
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spent detained.
After Yuri's conviction, his
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defense attorney filed a motion
for a new trial, citing
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contradictory and improper
testimony from both Dimitri and
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Jovan.
However, this motion was denied.
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The truth behind Makeva's murder
may never be fully revealed, but
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the scars and pain left in its
wake continue to haunt those
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involved.
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In the heart of suburban
America, nestled between
2
00:00:02,880 --> 00:00:07,000
manicured lawns and white picket
fences, the Jenkins residents
3
00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:11,240
stood as a beacon of success.
A Symphony of laughter echoed
4
00:00:11,240 --> 00:00:14,760
from the walls as Makiva
Jenkins, a self-made
5
00:00:14,760 --> 00:00:18,560
businesswoman, juggled the joys
of motherhood with her thriving
6
00:00:18,560 --> 00:00:21,440
enterprise.
Her loving husband and three
7
00:00:21,440 --> 00:00:24,800
cherubic children were the
picture of the American Dream,
8
00:00:25,720 --> 00:00:29,120
yet an ominous shadow loomed
beneath this veneer of
9
00:00:29,120 --> 00:00:32,920
prosperity and familial bliss.
This dream was brutally
10
00:00:32,920 --> 00:00:36,720
punctured on a night when the
moon hid behind a veil of clouds
11
00:00:37,000 --> 00:00:39,680
and the world was shrouded in an
eerie silence.
12
00:00:40,600 --> 00:00:44,200
Makiva Jenkins was found
lifeless in her sanctuary, her
13
00:00:44,200 --> 00:00:46,600
own home.
The Jenkins family seemed to
14
00:00:46,600 --> 00:00:50,480
epitomize the American Dream,
with Makiva Jenkins, a
15
00:00:50,480 --> 00:00:54,000
successful businesswoman,
leading a seemingly perfect
16
00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:57,400
life.
But one night, this dream was
17
00:00:57,400 --> 00:01:00,720
shattered when Makiva was
brutally murdered in her own
18
00:01:00,720 --> 00:01:03,680
home.
The investigation revealed a
19
00:01:03,680 --> 00:01:08,320
harrowing tale of social media
exposure, financial greed, and
20
00:01:08,320 --> 00:01:10,680
an insidious murder for hire.
Plot.
21
00:01:11,280 --> 00:01:15,480
Betrayal and courtroom
revelations expose the dark side
22
00:01:15,480 --> 00:01:20,880
of ambition and deceit.
In this episode, we uncover the
23
00:01:20,880 --> 00:01:24,160
tragic events that led to Makiva
Jenkins untimely death.
24
00:01:24,720 --> 00:01:27,520
Join us as we explore Makiva
Jenkins story.
25
00:01:28,800 --> 00:01:30,920
Welcome to No tears for Black
Girls.
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00:01:31,800 --> 00:01:33,680
Makiva Jenkins seem to have it
all.
27
00:01:33,680 --> 00:01:38,120
A successful business, a loving
husband, and three beautiful
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00:01:38,120 --> 00:01:40,640
children.
But her American dream was
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00:01:40,640 --> 00:01:44,160
shattered when she was brutally
murdered in her own home.
30
00:01:45,560 --> 00:01:49,680
Despite her struggles and
setbacks, Makiva persevered and
31
00:01:49,680 --> 00:01:51,520
built a thriving consulting
company.
32
00:01:52,320 --> 00:01:56,200
However, someone wanted to put
an end to her success, and they
33
00:01:56,200 --> 00:01:58,640
did so with a single gunshot to
the head.
34
00:01:59,840 --> 00:02:02,440
The police were called to the
Jenkins family home late at
35
00:02:02,440 --> 00:02:06,400
night, where they found Makiva's
husband, Yuri, holding her
36
00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:09,680
lifeless body.
The story took a chilling turn
37
00:02:09,919 --> 00:02:12,360
when it was revealed that an
intruder had entered their
38
00:02:12,360 --> 00:02:16,280
garage and demanded money from
Makiva's brother and a friend
39
00:02:16,280 --> 00:02:18,200
before shooting her in cold
blood.
40
00:02:19,200 --> 00:02:23,120
No one knows who this masked
gunman is or why he targeted
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00:02:23,120 --> 00:02:27,840
Makeva, but the tragic events of
that fateful night will forever
42
00:02:27,840 --> 00:02:32,480
haunt those involved.
Amidst the chaos and confusion,
43
00:02:33,080 --> 00:02:36,000
the men were forcibly brought
inside the darkened house.
44
00:02:37,160 --> 00:02:41,240
Dimitri, desperate to protect
his loved ones, pleaded for the
45
00:02:41,240 --> 00:02:43,320
intruder to spare the child's
life.
46
00:02:44,560 --> 00:02:47,720
In a tense standoff, the gunman
agreed before quickly
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00:02:47,720 --> 00:02:50,440
disappearing upstairs with Yuri
as his hostage.
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00:02:51,280 --> 00:02:55,280
Downstairs, Dimitri was coerced
into handing over car keys to a
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00:02:55,280 --> 00:02:59,720
white Dodge Charger.
As they listened in horror, a
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00:02:59,720 --> 00:03:02,320
single gunshot echoed from the
bedroom above.
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00:03:03,600 --> 00:03:07,400
The masked man wasted no time in
fleeing the scene, leaving
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00:03:07,400 --> 00:03:10,640
behind a shattered family and a
trail of questions.
53
00:03:12,080 --> 00:03:15,560
In the wake of Makeva's tragic
death, her family couldn't shake
54
00:03:15,560 --> 00:03:18,080
off suspicions that it was
linked to her social media
55
00:03:18,080 --> 00:03:21,600
activity.
Just two days prior, she had
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00:03:21,600 --> 00:03:25,720
shared personal and financial
details on Facebook, showcasing
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her incredible success despite
humble beginnings.
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But could this have attracted
the attention of someone with
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malicious intent?
Yuri bravely spoke to the media
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about his beloved wife in the
days following her untimely
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demise.
He tearfully recounted their
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journey from homelessness to six
figure success, but also faced
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accusations that Makeva's online
boasting may have ultimately
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cost her her life.
The investigation had one
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promising lead, a white Dodge
Charger that was seen fleeing
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the scene of the brutal murder.
Detectives scoured security
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footage in the neighborhood,
hoping to catch a glimpse of the
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killer and his car.
Their efforts paid off when they
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spotted a vehicle fitting the
description, with two men
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entering the area early in the
morning and then leaving only 18
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minutes later.
The car was then tracked heading
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north before it mysteriously
disappeared from camera view.
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Despite their best efforts,
investigators were unable to
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identify the individuals
captured on camera as the
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footage was too grainy.
However, they did discover that
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the abandoned car contained keys
and a black T-shirt.
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LED detective Sean Oliver
appealed to the public for any
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information on the car and its
driver, believing it to be
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crucial in solving Makiva's
murder.
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But even with this lead, no
prime suspect emerged.
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As detectives delved deeper into
witness accounts and theories
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about social media motives, all
eyes turned towards Dmitri Dale.
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He had been at the Jenkins house
just minutes before the masked
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man arrived, leading police to
believe he may have been an
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accomplice.
But despite intense scrutiny, no
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concrete evidence could link
Dimitri or anyone else to
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Makeva's tragic death.
It seemed that the killer was
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still out there, lurking among
those connected to her
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personally.
Only time would tell if justice
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would be served for Makiva
Jenkins.
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After months of tireless
investigation, the police
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finally had a breakthrough.
Dimitri Dale, a notorious
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criminal facing murder charges,
decided to cooperate with
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authorities and revealed a
chilling truth.
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He was involved in the murder of
35 year old Makiva Jenkins.
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But he wasn't alone.
He pointed a finger at his
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acquaintance, 19 year old Jovan
Joseph, who had been hired by
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Makiva's husband Yuri to kill
her.
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The motive?
Money.
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As the trial began, Jovan made a
shocking confession.
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Not only did he receive $10,000
from Yuri for the murder, but it
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was Yuri who provided him with
the gun used to kill Makiva.
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And he wasn't the only one who
received large sums of cash from
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Yuri.
Dimitri also admitted to
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receiving payment for his role
in the plot.
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But as their testimonies
unfolded, discrepancies emerged.
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While Dimitri claimed that Yuri
provided the gun used in
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Makiva's murder, Jovan testified
that he purchased it himself at
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Dimitri's suggestion.
During a brainstorming session
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just hours before the murder,
they discussed various ways to
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carry out the crime, including
targeting Makeva at her
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workplace or staging an attack
that would implicate both her
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and Yuri.
Despite their attempts to shift
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blame on to each other, it was
clear that all three of them
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were equally guilty in this
heinous act driven by greed.
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As Yuri faced his second trial
for first degree murder, the
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courtroom was filled with
tension and shock as more
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details about the twisted plot
came to light.
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In the end, justice was served
and all three men were convicted
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for their roles in Makeva's
tragic death.
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This case serves as a cautionary
tale of how selfish desires can
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lead people down a dark path
with devastating consequences.
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The courtroom was hushed as the
third man in the house that
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fateful night, Markavius
Makeva's brother, took his place
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on the stand.
The 4th day of the trial
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introduced numerous testimonies
and evidence for everyone to
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consider.
Markavius hesitated and then
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made a sudden detour towards his
former brother-in-law before
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being intercepted by court
bailiffs and escorted out of the
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room.
Phone records and witness
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statements revealed that Makiva
had been planning to divorce her
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husband Yuri in the days leading
up to her death.
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However, just weeks before the
murder, she had a change of
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heart upon discovering she was
pregnant.
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But it wasn't just a turbulent
marriage that led to Makiva's
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demise.
She also had a life insurance
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policy worth half, $1,000,000.
Prosecutors argued that this
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large sum of money was the
driving force behind Yuri's
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motive to have his wife killed.
Yuri believed both he and their
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unborn child were named as
beneficiaries, but only found
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out after Makeva's death that he
was not listed at all.
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Dimitri Dale, 1 of Yuri's
acquaintances who helped plot
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Makeva's murder, was initially
indicted for first degree
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murder, which carried a
potential life sentence without
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parole.
But through his cooperation and
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testimony against Yuri, Dmitri
ultimately received a plea deal
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for manslaughter with a weapon
and was sentenced to 45 days in
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jail and probation.
Jovan Joseph was the trigger man
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in Makeva's murder, receiving
anywhere from 1500 to $10,000
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for carrying out the crime.
He, too, testified against Yuri
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and was given credit for the
nearly five years he had already
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spent detained.
After Yuri's conviction, his
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defense attorney filed a motion
for a new trial, citing
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contradictory and improper
testimony from both Dimitri and
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Jovan.
However, this motion was denied.
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The truth behind Makeva's murder
may never be fully revealed, but
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the scars and pain left in its
wake continue to haunt those
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involved.
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Tears for Black Girls.
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