Quadruple Murder

Today marks one year since a Columbus woman and her three young children were slain, allegedly by the children’s father.

Alex Jones

Gruesome details released about 2019 quadruple murder in Columbus

Samantha Serbin

Suspect in quadruple homicide in Columbus dead after committing suicide in Muscogee County Jail

Alex Jones

Loved ones gather to remember the lives of a Columbus mother and her three children

Despite the heartbreaking situation, loved ones joined together this weekend for a emotional celebration of the lives and legacies left by Spellman and her children.

Mya Johnson and Julie Anne Waldock

Published July 28, 2019 at 12:38 PM

Police say suspect in quadruple murder confesses in interviews, pleads not guilty in court

The suspect in last week’s quadruple murder has made his first court appearance.

Alex Jones

Published July 26, 2019 at 9:24 AM

Columbus Housing Authority investigates error in background check of quadruple homicide suspect

The Columbus Housing Authority is investigating the background check done on suspect Travane Brandon Jackson after it came back stating he had no prior run-ins with the law.

Mya Johnson

Published July 24, 2019 at 11:10 PM

Funeral service announced for Columbus quadruple homicide victims

The funeral for 29-year-old Jerrica Spellman and her children will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27 at Peaceful Holiness Church located at 4944 Buena Vista Road, Columbus, Georgia.

Olivia Gunn

Published July 23, 2019 at 5:52 PM

Recent quadruple murder in Columbus sheds light on domestic violence in Ga.

The only domestic violence shelter for women in Columbus is offering tips and offering steps for possible prevention.

Tony Sloan

Published July 22, 2019 at 10:23 PM

Suspect in brutal killing of Columbus mother, 3 children appears in court

27-year-old Travane Brandon Jackson is charged with four counts of family violence - murder in the brutal killings of 29-year-old Jerrica Spellman and her three children, 3-year-old King Jackson, 1-year-old Kensley Jackson and 1-month-old Kristen Jackson.

Julie Anne Waldock

Published July 20, 2019 at 5:55 PM

Quadruple Murder Video

Authorities say suspect in quadruple homicide had a history of domestic violence

New details emerge on relationship of suspect and victims in 'horrific' quadruple homicide

Mother, three young children found stabbed to death at South Columbus apartments

Suspect arrested after brutal quadruple homicide in Columbus

Investigation continues into morning after mother, 3 children stabbed to death in South Columbus

CPD Press Conference on Quadruple Homicide

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EXCLUSIVE: Families of suspect and victims speak out after tragic quadruple murder in Columbus

Behind the tears are heavy hearts as the families of both the victims and the suspect struggle to understand what has happened.

Tony Sloan

Published July 19, 2019 at 8:27 PM

Community reacts to slaying of mother, three children at Elizabeth Canty apartments

Neighbors say they are shocked and in disbelief that someone could commit these heinous crime, especially against a child.

Mya Johnson

Published July 19, 2019 at 12:24 AM

Friends, loved ones speak out after quadruple murder at South Columbus apartments

Those who knew the couple say they can hardly believe what has happened and that they never noticed anything wrong between the two

Samantha Serbin and Julie Anne Waldock

Published July 18, 2019 at 10:11 PM

POLICE: Suspect in gruesome quadruple homicide had a history of violence

CPD Chief Boren says the oldest victim and the suspect had a history of domestic violence, including one case that led to the arrest of Travane Jackson in 2018.