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Josh Rayburn. an award-winning reporter, writer and editor, is a native of Florence, Alabama. He’s been the Digital Content Manager at WAAY since January 2019.
The case surrounding Kierra Clark and her involvement in the disappearance of Huntsville Realtor Ronald Dumas took a significant turn as new details emerged during her Aniah’s Law hearing on Friday.
Clark is facing charges related to the kidnapping of Dumas, who disappeared in December. Circuit Judge Alan Mann denied bond for Clark during her Aniah’s Law hearing.
Investigator Robert Brady from the Huntsville Police Department testified that Dumas’ car was found Dec. 16 in Memphis. Bank records showed Dumas made a payment to a woman at Mid City Liquor Store, which led to the discovery of two women, Kelisha McKinney and Sabrina Chambers, through surveillance video.
Both women were identified as working for a prostitution website offering a “2 for 1” special. Investigators believe Dumas contacted them for prostitution. However, after Dumas was reported missing, McKinney was found to have died from a drug overdose, leaving Chambers as a key figure in the investigation, according to testimony.
Brady said Chambers had routed Dumas’ phone to her apartment complex on Dec. 16. When police attempted to contact her Jan. 17, she had already left town, and her residence was empty, they said.
The investigation connected the women to a man known as Quintarius White, described in court as Chambers’ pimp. White’s connection to Clark became apparent through text messages found on Clark’s phone. The police learned from these messages that White informed Clark about Dumas having $7,000 in his bank account.
Huntsville Police allege Clark instructed White to torture Dumas. Investigators said Clark directed White to gain access to Dumas’ phone and funds. Although Clark was never in Madison County, authorities said they believe she orchestrated the robbery plan from afar.
Testimony said text messages between Clark and White revealed plans to return to Memphis with Dumas, who was believed to be alive when they left Madison.
Warrants were issued for all suspects except McKinney, who was deceased. U.S. Marshals eventually apprehended Clark and White, with White still in Memphis.
Chambers remains missing, while the defense argues that the only evidence linking Clark to the crime is the text messages. They claim there is no confirmation she was the one sending them.
The Huntsville Police Department insists the phone number is linked to Clark, with assistance from the FBI and other agencies confirming this.
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Digital Content Manager
Josh Rayburn. an award-winning reporter, writer and editor, is a native of Florence, Alabama. He’s been the Digital Content Manager at WAAY since January 2019.
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