1 00:00:07,873 --> 00:00:10,843 - Briana and jeronta were engaged to be married. 2 00:00:10,911 --> 00:00:12,844 She's seven months pregnant. 3 00:00:12,846 --> 00:00:15,813 He really loved briana. 4 00:00:15,815 --> 00:00:19,451 - This young couple had a lot of dreams and plans. 5 00:00:19,520 --> 00:00:22,787 They had their whole lives ahead of them. 6 00:00:22,789 --> 00:00:26,591 [dramatic music] 7 00:00:26,593 --> 00:00:28,426 - My phone rang about midnight. 8 00:00:28,495 --> 00:00:31,263 They said both briana and jeronta had been kidnapped. 9 00:00:31,331 --> 00:00:32,898 - It was all hands on deck in all 10 00:00:32,966 --> 00:00:35,834 Of the jurisdictions looking for this pregnant woman 11 00:00:35,902 --> 00:00:38,436 And her fiancé, mr. Brown. 12 00:00:38,506 --> 00:00:42,808 - The kidnappers are demanding a ransom 13 00:00:42,876 --> 00:00:46,345 Of $150,000. 14 00:00:46,413 --> 00:00:47,813 - He heard screaming. 15 00:00:47,881 --> 00:00:49,882 They said I told you, (bleep), 16 00:00:49,950 --> 00:00:51,516 If I don't get what I want, 17 00:00:51,585 --> 00:00:54,919 You gotta die, and then two or three gunshots. 18 00:00:54,921 --> 00:00:57,723 [gunshots] 19 00:00:57,791 --> 00:01:00,058 Why would people think he has money? 20 00:01:00,060 --> 00:01:02,127 Who would target you like this? 21 00:01:02,129 --> 00:01:05,497 - He had received a disturbing voicemail. 22 00:01:07,634 --> 00:01:09,768 - And they recognized that voice. 23 00:01:09,836 --> 00:01:12,937 - It was an unbearable situation for this family. 24 00:01:12,939 --> 00:01:18,110 - They're monsters, real-life monsters without a soul. 25 00:01:18,178 --> 00:01:20,946 - I need justice for briana and jeronta. 26 00:01:21,014 --> 00:01:22,815 Don't give me the runaround. 27 00:01:22,883 --> 00:01:24,917 We need to get this done. 28 00:01:24,985 --> 00:01:31,990 ♪ ♪ 29 00:01:34,161 --> 00:01:37,196 [sirens wailing] 30 00:01:42,569 --> 00:01:45,770 - In 2014, as the city of atlanta is hitting 31 00:01:45,839 --> 00:01:49,073 Its prime as the south's most exciting metropolis, 32 00:01:49,075 --> 00:01:50,975 The cozy hamlet of decatur 33 00:01:51,045 --> 00:01:53,645 Becomes the top choice for young families 34 00:01:53,714 --> 00:01:57,916 Looking for a safe and peaceful respite. 35 00:01:57,984 --> 00:02:00,585 - The city of decatur is a charming little town. 36 00:02:00,654 --> 00:02:04,189 "keep it in decatur" was a catchphrase 37 00:02:04,257 --> 00:02:06,225 That they used trying to encourage 38 00:02:06,227 --> 00:02:08,860 The local residents to spend their money 39 00:02:08,929 --> 00:02:10,695 In the city of decatur. 40 00:02:10,764 --> 00:02:13,331 - It consisted of single-family homes 41 00:02:13,400 --> 00:02:14,733 In these neighborhoods 42 00:02:14,801 --> 00:02:17,568 With tree-lined streets, and the kind 43 00:02:17,570 --> 00:02:20,005 Of place where everyone in the neighborhood 44 00:02:20,073 --> 00:02:21,406 Knew everyone else. 45 00:02:21,475 --> 00:02:23,642 - People moved for the school district, 46 00:02:23,710 --> 00:02:27,379 So it was a very attractive place for young, 47 00:02:27,447 --> 00:02:29,314 Up-and-coming families. 48 00:02:29,382 --> 00:02:31,316 - But for one of those families, 49 00:02:31,385 --> 00:02:35,954 A harrowing 911 call on August 30, 2014, 50 00:02:36,022 --> 00:02:40,292 Ushers in an ominous end of their decatur dream. 51 00:02:51,905 --> 00:02:55,073 - At around 12:30 a.M., a 911 call did come in, 52 00:02:55,075 --> 00:02:56,575 And it came in from kawana brown. 53 00:02:56,643 --> 00:02:59,844 And she is calling because there was some masked men 54 00:02:59,913 --> 00:03:01,113 Knocking on the door. 55 00:03:01,181 --> 00:03:03,949 [knocking] 56 00:03:04,017 --> 00:03:07,385 - They were demanding that the occupants of the home 57 00:03:07,454 --> 00:03:09,588 Allow them to come inside. 58 00:03:09,656 --> 00:03:12,590 They didn't open the door, did not allow any 59 00:03:12,659 --> 00:03:14,526 Access to the home. 60 00:03:24,004 --> 00:03:27,339 - The terrified couple hangs up with 911 61 00:03:27,407 --> 00:03:30,576 As police race to the scene. 62 00:03:32,012 --> 00:03:34,112 Once officers arrive, they learn 63 00:03:34,181 --> 00:03:35,747 That the masked men are gone, 64 00:03:35,749 --> 00:03:38,683 But the situation has escalated. 65 00:03:38,752 --> 00:03:42,487 ♪ ♪ 66 00:03:42,556 --> 00:03:44,789 - When the police arrive, calvin riddick told them 67 00:03:44,858 --> 00:03:47,425 This home invasion turned into this even 68 00:03:47,427 --> 00:03:49,061 More serious kidnapping. 69 00:03:49,129 --> 00:03:51,896 - Calvin and kawana tell responding officers 70 00:03:51,898 --> 00:03:54,766 That the two masked men who had been banging on their door 71 00:03:54,835 --> 00:03:57,769 Just kidnapped their son jeronta brown 72 00:03:57,838 --> 00:04:01,706 And his pregnant fiancée briana brooks 73 00:04:01,708 --> 00:04:04,042 Minutes before police arrived. 74 00:04:04,110 --> 00:04:06,878 - And so it just so happened that briana 75 00:04:06,947 --> 00:04:10,915 And jeronta were coming back from a midnight run for food. 76 00:04:10,984 --> 00:04:12,717 And when they would not open the door, 77 00:04:12,786 --> 00:04:16,455 They forced briana and jeronta into their vehicle. 78 00:04:16,457 --> 00:04:19,824 ♪ ♪ 79 00:04:19,826 --> 00:04:23,095 - As you might imagine, once jeronta and briana 80 00:04:23,163 --> 00:04:26,464 Are taken away from the scene, bound and thrown 81 00:04:26,533 --> 00:04:27,666 Into the back of this van, 82 00:04:27,734 --> 00:04:30,102 Panic ensues inside of the home. 83 00:04:30,170 --> 00:04:32,804 ♪ ♪ 84 00:04:32,873 --> 00:04:35,207 - As calvin explains the terrifying ordeal 85 00:04:35,275 --> 00:04:39,477 To law enforcement, his phone suddenly rings. 86 00:04:39,546 --> 00:04:41,146 [phone ringing] 87 00:04:41,214 --> 00:04:44,416 - Calvin answers, and it is 88 00:04:44,484 --> 00:04:48,086 The voice of the kidnappers. 89 00:04:48,154 --> 00:04:52,190 They are demanding a ransom. 90 00:04:52,259 --> 00:04:56,694 $150,000 is the price 91 00:04:56,763 --> 00:05:01,199 To be paid for the lives of jeronta and briana. 92 00:05:01,267 --> 00:05:03,034 ♪ ♪ 93 00:05:03,103 --> 00:05:05,036 - The call is from a blocked number, 94 00:05:05,105 --> 00:05:08,607 So police tell calvin to keep the kidnappers on the line, 95 00:05:08,675 --> 00:05:11,610 So they can try to trace it. 96 00:05:11,678 --> 00:05:14,379 - They are encouraging calvin to keep 97 00:05:14,447 --> 00:05:16,647 The kidnapper on the phone. 98 00:05:16,649 --> 00:05:20,118 They want him to talk to him more, try to get 99 00:05:20,186 --> 00:05:21,786 Some information from him. 100 00:05:21,855 --> 00:05:22,921 Who is he? 101 00:05:22,989 --> 00:05:24,389 Where is he? 102 00:05:24,458 --> 00:05:27,125 Why is he doing this? 103 00:05:27,193 --> 00:05:31,830 Unfortunately, the phone call was less than two minutes. 104 00:05:31,898 --> 00:05:34,733 ♪ ♪ 105 00:05:34,801 --> 00:05:39,103 - The call was too short for the team to trace. 106 00:05:39,173 --> 00:05:42,974 Investigators ask calvin if he can recall any details 107 00:05:43,043 --> 00:05:45,277 About the kidnappers. 108 00:05:45,345 --> 00:05:47,512 Luckily, he is able to give them 109 00:05:47,514 --> 00:05:48,680 A description of the assailants' 110 00:05:48,749 --> 00:05:53,051 Vehicle, a light-colored van. 111 00:05:53,119 --> 00:05:56,621 - Uniformed officers were looking for this van, 112 00:05:56,690 --> 00:05:58,890 And all we had was this particular color. 113 00:05:58,959 --> 00:06:04,028 And at 12:30 at night, it was more of a poke and hope 114 00:06:04,097 --> 00:06:06,131 And see if you found this van driving 115 00:06:06,199 --> 00:06:08,032 Around the neighborhood, and pull it over, 116 00:06:08,101 --> 00:06:10,935 And see if you can identify the occupants of the van. 117 00:06:11,004 --> 00:06:14,506 - 15 minutes after the initial ransom call, 118 00:06:14,574 --> 00:06:17,576 Calvin's phone rings again. 119 00:06:17,644 --> 00:06:21,246 But this time, it's not the kidnappers on the line. 120 00:06:21,314 --> 00:06:26,218 - To show calvin that the kidnappers meant business, 121 00:06:26,286 --> 00:06:31,356 They actually put jeronta on the phone 122 00:06:31,358 --> 00:06:37,129 To tell his stepfather that these guys are serious. 123 00:06:37,197 --> 00:06:42,901 He is in fear of losing his life, and the life of briana, 124 00:06:42,969 --> 00:06:47,372 And, more importantly, the life of their unborn child. 125 00:06:47,440 --> 00:06:52,010 And in calvin's attempt to keep them on the phone, 126 00:06:52,078 --> 00:06:56,280 He gets to a point where frustration sets in 127 00:06:56,350 --> 00:06:59,617 A little bit, and he actually hands the phone off 128 00:06:59,686 --> 00:07:02,354 To a detective who was able then 129 00:07:02,422 --> 00:07:05,690 To take over the conversation. 130 00:07:05,758 --> 00:07:10,161 - That's when the kidnappers abruptly hung up the phone. 131 00:07:10,229 --> 00:07:13,097 [dial tone] 132 00:07:13,166 --> 00:07:18,803 ♪ ♪ 133 00:07:18,805 --> 00:07:20,838 - That is the last time that there 134 00:07:20,907 --> 00:07:23,708 Is any communication to the family from the victims 135 00:07:23,777 --> 00:07:26,177 Or the kidnappers themselves. 136 00:07:26,246 --> 00:07:28,780 - With the kidnappers going radio silent, 137 00:07:28,849 --> 00:07:31,282 Detectives put out a bolo. 138 00:07:31,351 --> 00:07:33,318 - There was a blast that went over all of the city, 139 00:07:33,386 --> 00:07:35,887 Including dekalb and the atlanta police department. 140 00:07:35,956 --> 00:07:38,856 So it was all hands on deck in all of the jurisdictions 141 00:07:38,925 --> 00:07:42,660 That surrounded dekalb looking for this pregnant woman 142 00:07:42,729 --> 00:07:45,563 And her fiancé, mr. Brown. 143 00:07:45,632 --> 00:07:48,466 - A double kidnapping was way out of bounds for decatur. 144 00:07:48,535 --> 00:07:50,168 It's nothing that you would turn 145 00:07:50,237 --> 00:07:53,805 On the local news at night and expect to see or hear about. 146 00:07:53,874 --> 00:07:55,607 - One hour has passed 147 00:07:55,675 --> 00:07:57,876 Since the young couple was kidnapped. 148 00:07:57,944 --> 00:08:00,812 As police desperately comb the city, 149 00:08:00,881 --> 00:08:03,815 Investigators notify briana's family 150 00:08:03,883 --> 00:08:05,750 About the ensuing nightmare. 151 00:08:05,752 --> 00:08:07,085 [phone ringing] 152 00:08:07,153 --> 00:08:08,019 - I answered the phone, 153 00:08:08,088 --> 00:08:10,655 And someone said, "briana's been kidnapped." 154 00:08:10,724 --> 00:08:15,093 I let out a huge scream. 155 00:08:15,161 --> 00:08:17,829 I don't believe it's happening to me because you see 156 00:08:17,897 --> 00:08:20,432 Movies, people getting kidnapped, and like, 157 00:08:20,500 --> 00:08:22,667 Is this really happening? 158 00:08:24,437 --> 00:08:27,038 - Briana was loving, caring. 159 00:08:27,107 --> 00:08:29,140 She was special. 160 00:08:29,209 --> 00:08:33,177 - People were attracted to her because of her personality, 161 00:08:33,179 --> 00:08:33,845 That smile. 162 00:08:33,913 --> 00:08:35,847 Like, that smile was so bright, 163 00:08:35,849 --> 00:08:38,416 And it just drew people to her. 164 00:08:38,485 --> 00:08:40,785 ♪ ♪ 165 00:08:40,854 --> 00:08:44,456 - Ooh, these are cute. 166 00:08:44,524 --> 00:08:46,791 - Briana had a lot of dreams. 167 00:08:46,793 --> 00:08:49,360 And she was planning to be a pediatrician. 168 00:08:49,362 --> 00:08:52,364 - Two years after graduating high school, 169 00:08:52,432 --> 00:08:54,799 Briana met jeronta brown. 170 00:08:54,868 --> 00:08:57,469 - Jeronta was born and raised in atlanta, 171 00:08:57,537 --> 00:08:59,971 Mostly by his grandmother. 172 00:09:00,040 --> 00:09:02,306 - Briana could be spunky and feisty. 173 00:09:02,376 --> 00:09:06,077 And jeronta, he was very quiet in demeanor. 174 00:09:06,146 --> 00:09:10,014 And he was very attentive to briana. 175 00:09:10,083 --> 00:09:12,517 He treated her like a queen. 176 00:09:12,585 --> 00:09:14,619 He protected her. 177 00:09:14,687 --> 00:09:17,055 He stood up for her. 178 00:09:17,123 --> 00:09:21,125 I was like, oh, wow, that's real love. 179 00:09:21,194 --> 00:09:23,962 That's really real love. 180 00:09:24,030 --> 00:09:26,831 - They were living with jeronta's parents 181 00:09:26,833 --> 00:09:30,901 To save money to get their own place. 182 00:09:30,971 --> 00:09:35,440 - By 2014, briana and jeronta had two children, 183 00:09:35,508 --> 00:09:37,876 With a third on the way. 184 00:09:37,944 --> 00:09:41,779 - They were preparing for their baby shower, 185 00:09:41,848 --> 00:09:44,516 Which was to take place on August 30th, 186 00:09:44,584 --> 00:09:45,984 Which is when this all happened. 187 00:09:46,052 --> 00:09:48,419 And briana was seven months pregnant. 188 00:09:48,488 --> 00:09:53,591 They were this young couple with their whole lives 189 00:09:53,660 --> 00:09:55,193 Ahead of them. 190 00:09:55,261 --> 00:10:00,565 Instead of celebrating a baby shower on August 30th... 191 00:10:00,634 --> 00:10:03,401 ♪ ♪ 192 00:10:03,469 --> 00:10:07,305 They had one of the most horrific events of their lives. 193 00:10:07,374 --> 00:10:09,307 ♪ ♪ 194 00:10:09,376 --> 00:10:13,344 - As briana and jeronta's families pray for a miracle, 195 00:10:13,413 --> 00:10:17,549 Police continue to frantically scour the city for any signs 196 00:10:17,617 --> 00:10:19,150 Of the young couple. 197 00:10:19,152 --> 00:10:22,253 Four hours pass with no leads. 198 00:10:22,322 --> 00:10:26,057 But shortly before dawn, atlanta pd 199 00:10:26,126 --> 00:10:28,827 Receives a chilling call. 200 00:10:28,829 --> 00:10:33,964 - Another 911 call comes in around 4:45 in atlanta. 201 00:10:34,034 --> 00:10:37,902 - A neighbor driving by on the way 202 00:10:37,971 --> 00:10:41,539 To work notices something in a grassy area 203 00:10:41,607 --> 00:10:44,775 On the side of the road. 204 00:10:44,777 --> 00:10:48,312 Unsure of what he was looking at, 205 00:10:48,381 --> 00:10:50,448 He actually had to turn the car around 206 00:10:50,517 --> 00:10:54,552 And come back to investigate. 207 00:10:54,620 --> 00:10:58,790 - There was two bodies that were laying on the ground. 208 00:10:58,858 --> 00:11:01,459 There was a man, and there was a woman. 209 00:11:01,527 --> 00:11:04,762 And he saw that the woman was pregnant. 210 00:11:04,764 --> 00:11:10,201 - We realized that most likely this is jeronta and briana. 211 00:11:10,270 --> 00:11:14,739 We had to get to the scene quickly. 212 00:11:14,741 --> 00:11:17,342 - The call was a blocked number, 213 00:11:17,344 --> 00:11:22,380 But they can still determine where the phone came from. 214 00:11:22,382 --> 00:11:25,383 - This woman was also kidnapped by men who were 215 00:11:25,452 --> 00:11:27,018 Dressed like law enforcement. 216 00:11:27,087 --> 00:11:29,521 - How does this whole thing connect? 217 00:11:29,589 --> 00:11:36,628 ♪ ♪ 218 00:11:40,399 --> 00:11:43,367 [dramatic music] 219 00:11:43,436 --> 00:11:45,903 - The law enforcement community in decatur 220 00:11:45,972 --> 00:11:48,372 Is desperately scouring the atlanta area 221 00:11:48,441 --> 00:11:51,075 For kidnapping victims jeronta brown 222 00:11:51,077 --> 00:11:54,746 And his pregnant fiancée, briana brooks. 223 00:11:54,814 --> 00:11:57,882 After searching all night, a 911 call 224 00:11:57,951 --> 00:12:00,918 Comes in from a bystander who has discovered 225 00:12:00,987 --> 00:12:03,821 A man and a woman lying on the side of the road 226 00:12:03,890 --> 00:12:06,658 In northwest atlanta. 227 00:12:06,726 --> 00:12:09,927 - The male, they check his id, 228 00:12:09,996 --> 00:12:12,430 And they see that it is jeronta. 229 00:12:12,432 --> 00:12:15,467 ♪ ♪ 230 00:12:15,535 --> 00:12:18,670 - They quickly realized that mr. Brown had been shot 231 00:12:18,738 --> 00:12:21,239 In the head and he was dead. 232 00:12:21,307 --> 00:12:25,143 - Police, assuming the worst, check briana's body 233 00:12:25,211 --> 00:12:28,379 And are shocked by what they discover. 234 00:12:28,381 --> 00:12:34,518 - By some miracle, the woman, briana, is still breathing. 235 00:12:34,587 --> 00:12:37,955 ♪ ♪ 236 00:12:38,024 --> 00:12:42,994 Briana is rushed to the hospital, 237 00:12:43,062 --> 00:12:45,997 Where doctors hope to be able 238 00:12:46,065 --> 00:12:47,766 To save her life and the life 239 00:12:47,834 --> 00:12:49,734 Of her unborn child. 240 00:12:49,802 --> 00:12:50,835 - She's immediately put into surgery 241 00:12:50,903 --> 00:12:53,304 Because they realize she's about seven months pregnant, 242 00:12:53,373 --> 00:12:57,875 And that she's far along enough to pull the baby from her. 243 00:12:57,877 --> 00:13:01,246 ♪ ♪ 244 00:13:01,314 --> 00:13:04,548 - Miraculously, doctors are able to perform the risky 245 00:13:04,617 --> 00:13:08,119 Emergency c-section, and briana's newborn child 246 00:13:08,187 --> 00:13:10,455 Kaylie is delivered healthy. 247 00:13:10,523 --> 00:13:15,659 - The family was extremely grateful for the mere survival 248 00:13:15,661 --> 00:13:16,994 Of the child. 249 00:13:17,063 --> 00:13:18,863 But to lose one child, 250 00:13:18,932 --> 00:13:23,067 But have to remain strong enough 251 00:13:23,069 --> 00:13:26,370 So that the support system could be put in place 252 00:13:26,439 --> 00:13:28,606 For the grandchild who survived-- 253 00:13:28,674 --> 00:13:35,479 And so it was an unbearable situation for this family. 254 00:13:36,616 --> 00:13:40,685 - I firmly believe that briana made a decision to stay alive, 255 00:13:40,753 --> 00:13:43,220 And she fought. 256 00:13:43,289 --> 00:13:46,590 - The family desperately holds out hope for briana, 257 00:13:46,659 --> 00:13:52,029 But is left reeling from the devastating loss of jeronta. 258 00:13:52,098 --> 00:13:57,302 - They told me about jeronta, and I lost it. 259 00:13:58,905 --> 00:14:02,140 Her father had to pick me up off the floor. 260 00:14:03,709 --> 00:14:07,612 And I'm thinking to myself, he doesn't have any enemies. 261 00:14:07,680 --> 00:14:11,683 And I was just numb. 262 00:14:11,751 --> 00:14:17,088 - With jeronta's death, the case is now a homicide. 263 00:14:17,156 --> 00:14:20,057 - As briana's life hangs in the balance, 264 00:14:20,126 --> 00:14:22,627 Investigators process the crime scene 265 00:14:22,695 --> 00:14:26,530 And search for clues. 266 00:14:26,532 --> 00:14:30,734 - We started to kind of canvass the area 267 00:14:30,736 --> 00:14:32,069 Where the bodies were found. 268 00:14:32,138 --> 00:14:34,372 There was still the blood stains in the grass. 269 00:14:34,440 --> 00:14:37,074 ♪ ♪ 270 00:14:37,143 --> 00:14:39,010 The handcuffs that had been taken off of briana 271 00:14:39,078 --> 00:14:41,145 Were still on the scene, and then the other set 272 00:14:41,214 --> 00:14:43,247 Was at the autopsy. 273 00:14:43,316 --> 00:14:47,251 All that stuff is collected for forensic testing. 274 00:14:47,320 --> 00:14:49,621 - We were all shocked that both of these two individuals 275 00:14:49,689 --> 00:14:54,425 Were shot, that this kidnapping became such a vicious crime. 276 00:14:54,494 --> 00:14:57,662 ♪ ♪ 277 00:14:57,730 --> 00:15:01,232 - The team recovers ballistics evidence from the scene. 278 00:15:01,301 --> 00:15:04,101 - The shell casings that were recovered 279 00:15:04,170 --> 00:15:06,738 Were 9-millimeter shell casings. 280 00:15:06,806 --> 00:15:10,942 This indicated to us that this is the actual location 281 00:15:11,010 --> 00:15:11,909 That they were killed. 282 00:15:11,978 --> 00:15:13,544 They weren't dumped. 283 00:15:13,613 --> 00:15:16,380 ♪ ♪ 284 00:15:16,382 --> 00:15:19,117 - Detectives widen their search to try 285 00:15:19,119 --> 00:15:23,387 To uncover any witnesses to this horrific attack. 286 00:15:23,456 --> 00:15:27,525 - We were able to identify a potential witness 287 00:15:27,593 --> 00:15:32,096 Who was inside of a home not far from the grassy area 288 00:15:32,164 --> 00:15:34,565 Where the bodies were found 289 00:15:34,634 --> 00:15:40,438 Who heard really unusual noises about 3:30 a.M. 290 00:15:40,506 --> 00:15:43,474 ♪ ♪ 291 00:15:43,543 --> 00:15:45,543 - He heard screaming. 292 00:15:45,545 --> 00:15:48,679 Something to the effect of, I told you, (bleep), 293 00:15:48,681 --> 00:15:51,081 If I don't get what I want, you gotta die, 294 00:15:51,151 --> 00:15:53,317 And then two or three gunshots. 295 00:15:53,386 --> 00:15:55,954 [gunshots] 296 00:15:57,924 --> 00:16:01,959 - Investigators realize this witness's story lines up 297 00:16:02,028 --> 00:16:04,161 With the perpetrators demanding money 298 00:16:04,230 --> 00:16:05,963 On the ransom call. 299 00:16:06,032 --> 00:16:08,165 - He did not go out to investigate, 300 00:16:08,234 --> 00:16:10,802 But he did tell law enforcement officials 301 00:16:10,870 --> 00:16:12,503 About what he experienced. 302 00:16:12,572 --> 00:16:15,239 And it proved to be a very critical part of this puzzle 303 00:16:15,308 --> 00:16:19,443 Because it gives a timeline for investigators 304 00:16:19,445 --> 00:16:23,047 To begin to piece this crime together. 305 00:16:23,115 --> 00:16:25,116 - The team finishes their canvass 306 00:16:25,184 --> 00:16:27,551 And turns their focus to the analysis 307 00:16:27,553 --> 00:16:31,923 Of calvin's cell phone to try to track down their killers. 308 00:16:31,991 --> 00:16:35,126 - They called his cell phone. 309 00:16:35,194 --> 00:16:38,228 The call was a blocked number. 310 00:16:38,230 --> 00:16:41,065 But even though it's a blocked number, 311 00:16:41,133 --> 00:16:45,603 They can still use certain information to determine 312 00:16:45,671 --> 00:16:47,405 Where the phone came from. 313 00:16:47,473 --> 00:16:49,273 ♪ ♪ 314 00:16:49,342 --> 00:16:52,643 - For us to find out who's making that call, 315 00:16:52,712 --> 00:16:57,215 We have to subpoena or send a request to the phone company 316 00:16:57,217 --> 00:17:01,619 So that we can identify the incoming number. 317 00:17:01,687 --> 00:17:03,755 - As they await the cell phone results, 318 00:17:03,823 --> 00:17:07,792 Investigators immediately move to interview the one person 319 00:17:07,860 --> 00:17:10,994 The assailants were seemingly targeting, 320 00:17:11,064 --> 00:17:13,897 Jeronta's stepfather calvin. 321 00:17:13,899 --> 00:17:16,233 - His input in this case is important 322 00:17:16,302 --> 00:17:18,602 Because we need to find out from him, 323 00:17:18,671 --> 00:17:20,805 First off, why would people think he has money? 324 00:17:20,873 --> 00:17:25,509 Second off, who would target you like this? 325 00:17:25,511 --> 00:17:29,180 - Law enforcement officials were really just baffled 326 00:17:29,248 --> 00:17:32,283 At why something like this would happen, 327 00:17:32,351 --> 00:17:37,188 Very specifically to calvin. 328 00:17:37,256 --> 00:17:39,991 The killers were very determined 329 00:17:40,059 --> 00:17:42,626 To get their hands on this money 330 00:17:42,695 --> 00:17:46,430 That they believe calvin had in his possession. 331 00:17:46,499 --> 00:17:47,465 Why? 332 00:17:47,533 --> 00:17:50,201 Did calvin know these killers? 333 00:17:50,269 --> 00:17:57,275 ♪ ♪ 334 00:18:02,080 --> 00:18:03,414 - In the once peaceful hamlet 335 00:18:03,483 --> 00:18:06,350 Of decatur, georgia, atlanta detectives 336 00:18:06,418 --> 00:18:08,652 Are investigating the shocking kidnapping 337 00:18:08,721 --> 00:18:13,257 And shooting of briana brooks and jeronta brown. 338 00:18:13,326 --> 00:18:16,594 Jeronta died at the scene, while briana, 339 00:18:16,662 --> 00:18:20,197 Who was seven months pregnant, miraculously survived 340 00:18:20,266 --> 00:18:22,166 And gave birth to their daughter, 341 00:18:22,235 --> 00:18:25,102 But is now clinging to life. 342 00:18:25,171 --> 00:18:28,372 Detectives are now speaking with jeronta's stepfather 343 00:18:28,441 --> 00:18:31,241 Calvin, who they believe was the original target 344 00:18:31,311 --> 00:18:37,247 Of the crime, to gain insight on what motivated the attack. 345 00:18:37,249 --> 00:18:39,650 - The investigators asked him whether or not 346 00:18:39,719 --> 00:18:43,787 He was in possession of any additional monies. 347 00:18:43,856 --> 00:18:49,227 - Calvin admitted to us that he had received a $37,000 348 00:18:49,229 --> 00:18:51,929 Social security settlement. 349 00:18:51,997 --> 00:18:53,865 - But calvin tells investigators 350 00:18:53,933 --> 00:18:57,000 That there was another recent influx of money 351 00:18:57,002 --> 00:18:59,503 That may have prompted the robbery. 352 00:18:59,571 --> 00:19:02,806 - Calvin riddick explained he had won around $8,000 353 00:19:02,808 --> 00:19:05,008 From a man named david bradshaw. 354 00:19:05,010 --> 00:19:07,879 And he was not happy that he had taken $8,000 from him. 355 00:19:07,947 --> 00:19:10,514 [dramatic music] 356 00:19:10,582 --> 00:19:13,017 - Police quickly tracked down bradshaw 357 00:19:13,085 --> 00:19:15,086 To see if an 8 grand gambling win 358 00:19:15,154 --> 00:19:19,390 Was enough motive to initiate a kidnapping and murder. 359 00:19:19,458 --> 00:19:22,492 - We were able to locate dave bradshaw. 360 00:19:22,562 --> 00:19:25,696 He insisted to detectives that he had nothing 361 00:19:25,765 --> 00:19:29,066 To do with the kidnapping and the ultimate execution 362 00:19:29,135 --> 00:19:31,569 Of jeronta and briana. 363 00:19:31,637 --> 00:19:35,506 - His alibi for the time is confirmed, 364 00:19:35,574 --> 00:19:37,875 And his phone doesn't put him anywhere near them. 365 00:19:37,944 --> 00:19:39,810 We pretty much rule him out. 366 00:19:39,879 --> 00:19:41,012 - He was not a suspect. 367 00:19:41,080 --> 00:19:44,581 But he was able to provide more insight into why 368 00:19:44,650 --> 00:19:46,317 Calvin riddick was a target. 369 00:19:46,385 --> 00:19:49,120 And he explained that calvin had 370 00:19:49,188 --> 00:19:51,388 Been flashing a lot of money. 371 00:19:51,457 --> 00:19:53,657 He had gotten a brand-new flashy car, 372 00:19:53,659 --> 00:19:56,760 Was wearing jewelry and watches that he didn't have prior. 373 00:19:56,829 --> 00:20:00,197 - This gives us a particular motive and an objective 374 00:20:00,265 --> 00:20:03,567 On the part of the kidnappers which causes them to believe 375 00:20:03,569 --> 00:20:07,371 That the taking of a human life would 376 00:20:07,440 --> 00:20:11,042 Be enough motivation to provide some kind 377 00:20:11,110 --> 00:20:13,678 Of financial benefit. 378 00:20:13,680 --> 00:20:14,878 ♪ ♪ 379 00:20:14,947 --> 00:20:17,581 - As a motive begins to crystallize, 380 00:20:17,583 --> 00:20:19,683 Detectives search for new leads, 381 00:20:19,752 --> 00:20:23,955 While briana's family receives devastating news. 382 00:20:24,023 --> 00:20:27,758 - After the doctors did the brain test, 383 00:20:27,827 --> 00:20:29,960 He says, unfortunately, briana was declared 384 00:20:30,029 --> 00:20:32,296 Brain-dead at 6:16 p.M. 385 00:20:32,365 --> 00:20:34,999 [soft music] 386 00:20:35,067 --> 00:20:36,801 - It was heart-wrenching. 387 00:20:36,869 --> 00:20:42,105 - You held on with a bullet in your head to have this baby. 388 00:20:42,107 --> 00:20:43,441 ♪ ♪ 389 00:20:43,509 --> 00:20:46,076 She was trying to fight for the kids. 390 00:20:46,078 --> 00:20:49,780 And I think that her strength went towards that. 391 00:20:49,849 --> 00:20:52,583 - But before briana passes away, 392 00:20:52,651 --> 00:20:55,987 She has one last chance to help others. 393 00:20:56,055 --> 00:20:58,189 - The doctor says there's an opportunity 394 00:20:58,257 --> 00:21:00,457 For briana to save lives. 395 00:21:00,459 --> 00:21:02,960 Briana can be an organ donor. 396 00:21:03,028 --> 00:21:06,063 I had to do this for her because this 397 00:21:06,131 --> 00:21:08,266 Is what she wanted. 398 00:21:08,334 --> 00:21:11,602 So if I couldn't have her, 399 00:21:11,670 --> 00:21:14,238 Other people would have her in other ways. 400 00:21:14,306 --> 00:21:16,474 So I said one last goodbye to her. 401 00:21:16,542 --> 00:21:20,011 I leaned and whispered in her ear. 402 00:21:20,079 --> 00:21:24,615 I said, the world will know 403 00:21:24,683 --> 00:21:27,084 What an amazing gift you've given. 404 00:21:27,153 --> 00:21:30,888 ♪ ♪ 405 00:21:30,956 --> 00:21:34,292 - As the family mourns their terrible loss, 406 00:21:34,360 --> 00:21:37,094 Investigators are now more determined 407 00:21:37,162 --> 00:21:40,698 Than ever to solve this senseless double homicide. 408 00:21:40,766 --> 00:21:43,567 With no concrete leads, detectives research 409 00:21:43,636 --> 00:21:45,636 Similar crimes that could have been 410 00:21:45,705 --> 00:21:47,538 Committed by the assailants. 411 00:21:47,606 --> 00:21:50,974 And they catch a potential break. 412 00:21:51,043 --> 00:21:53,077 - There's another case that happens, 413 00:21:53,145 --> 00:21:55,779 Same kind of mo, where there's handcuffing 414 00:21:55,848 --> 00:22:00,351 And a removing of the victim from the original scene, 415 00:22:00,419 --> 00:22:03,620 And then ransom demands made. 416 00:22:03,689 --> 00:22:05,856 - Police discover that the kidnapping was 417 00:22:05,925 --> 00:22:08,792 Of a woman in her 20s, only miles from jeronta 418 00:22:08,861 --> 00:22:11,061 And briana's abduction site, 419 00:22:11,130 --> 00:22:14,064 And it occurred on the same evening. 420 00:22:14,133 --> 00:22:17,101 Is it possible the same people who abducted 421 00:22:17,169 --> 00:22:21,372 And murdered briana and jeronta have struck again? 422 00:22:21,440 --> 00:22:23,540 - The young woman encountered men who were 423 00:22:23,609 --> 00:22:25,642 Dressed like law enforcement. 424 00:22:25,711 --> 00:22:29,112 It was eerily similar. 425 00:22:29,181 --> 00:22:31,882 Immediately, the antennas went up for all the detectives. 426 00:22:31,951 --> 00:22:34,985 They believed that there must be some relation 427 00:22:34,987 --> 00:22:38,021 Between what happened to briana and mr. Brown 428 00:22:38,090 --> 00:22:40,791 And this new case. 429 00:22:40,793 --> 00:22:42,726 - Detectives immediately inquire 430 00:22:42,795 --> 00:22:45,228 About the second abduction and learn 431 00:22:45,230 --> 00:22:48,532 That it occurred less than an hour after briana 432 00:22:48,534 --> 00:22:50,634 And jeronta were taken. 433 00:22:50,703 --> 00:22:54,037 Around 1:16, the woman was also kidnapped. 434 00:22:54,106 --> 00:22:59,243 - The victim in that kidnapping is also handcuffed and removed 435 00:22:59,245 --> 00:23:02,646 From the location by vehicle, 436 00:23:02,648 --> 00:23:06,117 And then ransom demands are made. 437 00:23:06,185 --> 00:23:09,220 - Detectives learned that the kidnappers were calling 438 00:23:09,288 --> 00:23:13,790 A home located just 2 miles from the area where 439 00:23:13,859 --> 00:23:16,894 Jeronta and briana were shot. 440 00:23:16,962 --> 00:23:19,863 - But police discover that this abduction 441 00:23:19,865 --> 00:23:22,465 Had a very different outcome from briana 442 00:23:22,467 --> 00:23:24,535 And jeronta's kidnapping. 443 00:23:24,603 --> 00:23:27,671 - It turns out that about 18 hours later 444 00:23:27,673 --> 00:23:30,207 The victim was recovered safe and sound. 445 00:23:30,276 --> 00:23:32,976 ♪ ♪ 446 00:23:32,978 --> 00:23:35,546 - If it's the same people, we now have 447 00:23:35,614 --> 00:23:37,815 A living witness that could assist 448 00:23:37,883 --> 00:23:41,284 In the investigation, identifying possible suspects 449 00:23:41,286 --> 00:23:43,153 In the double homicide. 450 00:23:43,155 --> 00:23:46,523 - Atlanta homicide detectives immediately needed 451 00:23:46,592 --> 00:23:50,660 To speak with her and identify the two masked men 452 00:23:50,730 --> 00:23:53,197 Who were responsible not only for the attempted 453 00:23:53,265 --> 00:23:57,835 Home invasion, but also the murder of jeronta and briana. 454 00:23:57,903 --> 00:24:02,706 ♪ ♪ 455 00:24:02,775 --> 00:24:05,976 - We had received a disturbing voicemail 456 00:24:06,045 --> 00:24:07,344 The night of the murder. 457 00:24:11,050 --> 00:24:14,417 - We could not believe what we were hearing. 458 00:24:14,487 --> 00:24:17,788 - We've got a relative identifying them. 459 00:24:17,857 --> 00:24:21,124 This could be the voice of our killer. 460 00:24:21,126 --> 00:24:27,932 ♪ ♪ 461 00:24:31,302 --> 00:24:33,904 [dramatic music] 462 00:24:33,973 --> 00:24:36,273 - Four days into the kidnapping 463 00:24:36,341 --> 00:24:37,941 And homicide investigation 464 00:24:38,010 --> 00:24:41,578 Of briana brooks and jeronta brown, 465 00:24:41,580 --> 00:24:43,913 Atlanta investigators have just learned 466 00:24:43,915 --> 00:24:47,217 Of a second similar kidnapping that, shockingly, 467 00:24:47,219 --> 00:24:49,152 Has a surviving witness. 468 00:24:49,154 --> 00:24:52,489 - Detectives learned that there was another kidnapping 469 00:24:52,558 --> 00:24:54,257 Where a woman was taken from her home 470 00:24:54,259 --> 00:24:55,392 In the middle of the night 471 00:24:55,460 --> 00:24:58,095 By men dressed as law enforcement 472 00:24:58,163 --> 00:24:59,997 And demanding ransom. 473 00:25:00,065 --> 00:25:02,565 And just 18 hours later, the victim 474 00:25:02,567 --> 00:25:05,769 Was recovered safe and sound. 475 00:25:05,838 --> 00:25:07,170 - Detective zimbrick immediately 476 00:25:07,239 --> 00:25:09,039 Went to speak to this lady. 477 00:25:09,108 --> 00:25:11,808 - The victim was not interested whatsoever in cooperating 478 00:25:11,877 --> 00:25:13,176 With the police. 479 00:25:13,245 --> 00:25:17,414 - She says that she cannot remember anything and pretends 480 00:25:17,483 --> 00:25:20,851 That she was never kidnapped. 481 00:25:20,919 --> 00:25:24,054 - With the reported victim now denying she was kidnapped, 482 00:25:24,123 --> 00:25:28,025 Investigators take a closer look into the case. 483 00:25:28,093 --> 00:25:31,028 - It turns out that it's all staged. 484 00:25:31,096 --> 00:25:33,163 ♪ ♪ 485 00:25:33,232 --> 00:25:35,932 There's a lot of staged kidnappings for ransom, 486 00:25:36,001 --> 00:25:39,336 Where people will try to extort money from their grandparents, 487 00:25:39,404 --> 00:25:43,406 Or their parents, or whatever reason for financial gain. 488 00:25:43,476 --> 00:25:46,710 And it's a waste of resources and time. 489 00:25:46,779 --> 00:25:49,146 But this case was not staged. 490 00:25:49,214 --> 00:25:53,550 It was a kidnapping which resulted in a double homicide. 491 00:25:53,552 --> 00:25:55,118 - So we're back at square one. 492 00:25:55,187 --> 00:25:56,954 ♪ ♪ 493 00:25:57,022 --> 00:26:00,658 But detectives are determined to find the killers 494 00:26:00,726 --> 00:26:05,095 That left three children orphaned. 495 00:26:05,163 --> 00:26:08,865 - The atlanta detectives were very transparent with me 496 00:26:08,934 --> 00:26:12,202 And communicate with me on any leads 497 00:26:12,271 --> 00:26:14,637 That they were checking up on. 498 00:26:14,639 --> 00:26:16,707 They were determined to bring justice 499 00:26:16,775 --> 00:26:20,177 For briana and jeronta. 500 00:26:20,245 --> 00:26:24,047 - One week into the investigation, detectives 501 00:26:24,049 --> 00:26:26,717 Get word that the results are in on their search 502 00:26:26,785 --> 00:26:29,352 Of calvin's phone records for the kidnappers' 503 00:26:29,354 --> 00:26:30,888 Blocked number. 504 00:26:30,956 --> 00:26:34,091 - It turns out it was a burner phone. 505 00:26:34,159 --> 00:26:39,496 And there was a name attached to that burner phone, 506 00:26:39,565 --> 00:26:43,900 And it's traced back to a tom lewis. 507 00:26:43,969 --> 00:26:47,137 But it turns out tom lewis was not a real name. 508 00:26:47,139 --> 00:26:49,139 ♪ ♪ 509 00:26:49,208 --> 00:26:51,041 - But police didn't stop there. 510 00:26:51,110 --> 00:26:53,210 They were really interested in looking 511 00:26:53,278 --> 00:26:57,948 At all of the calls that were made both to 512 00:26:58,016 --> 00:27:00,951 And from this burner phone. 513 00:27:01,020 --> 00:27:03,554 - So investigators were able to get seven days' worth 514 00:27:03,622 --> 00:27:07,057 Of phone calls and locations of those phone calls, 515 00:27:07,126 --> 00:27:09,893 And through there was able to determine all the top 516 00:27:09,962 --> 00:27:12,162 Callers for that phone number. 517 00:27:12,231 --> 00:27:13,663 There was a number that had been 518 00:27:13,732 --> 00:27:16,032 Called I think about 88 times. 519 00:27:16,101 --> 00:27:18,635 They were able to locate a name that belonged 520 00:27:18,703 --> 00:27:21,505 To that phone number, 521 00:27:21,573 --> 00:27:23,374 A ms. Tamikia cook. 522 00:27:23,442 --> 00:27:25,242 ♪ ♪ 523 00:27:25,310 --> 00:27:28,311 - Investigators reach out to tamikia cook 524 00:27:28,380 --> 00:27:31,348 In hopes of securing a name for briana 525 00:27:31,416 --> 00:27:33,083 And jeronta's killer. 526 00:27:33,152 --> 00:27:35,919 - We make arrangements to meet with tamikia cook. 527 00:27:35,921 --> 00:27:38,788 She agrees to let us talk to her. 528 00:27:38,790 --> 00:27:41,491 We meet with her and explain why we're there 529 00:27:41,560 --> 00:27:46,196 And how her phone is involved in this particular incident. 530 00:27:46,198 --> 00:27:48,732 We ask her to identify the individual 531 00:27:48,801 --> 00:27:51,035 That called her from this particular phone number. 532 00:27:55,340 --> 00:27:58,642 - She indicates that she only knows him as e. 533 00:28:01,546 --> 00:28:04,347 - He was someone that she had met at a nightclub. 534 00:28:04,416 --> 00:28:08,751 She didn't know his actual real name or his identity, 535 00:28:08,753 --> 00:28:11,888 Where he lived or how to locate him. 536 00:28:11,957 --> 00:28:15,692 - Ms. Cook clearly spoke to the man multiple times 537 00:28:15,760 --> 00:28:16,894 The night of the murder. 538 00:28:23,702 --> 00:28:27,103 - So we have the nickname and a starting point 539 00:28:27,105 --> 00:28:30,240 To try and figure out who e is. 540 00:28:30,309 --> 00:28:32,843 - Tamikia claims that's all she knows, 541 00:28:32,911 --> 00:28:35,646 And police let her go. 542 00:28:35,648 --> 00:28:38,114 Determined to follow this lead, 543 00:28:38,183 --> 00:28:40,651 Detectives start calling the other numbers in e's 544 00:28:40,719 --> 00:28:45,756 Phone to see if anyone can provide them with a real name. 545 00:28:45,824 --> 00:28:48,058 - Some people would say, "eh, no," and hang up. 546 00:28:48,127 --> 00:28:50,293 And other people would say, "I don't know, 547 00:28:50,295 --> 00:28:52,463 I've never received a phone call from that number." 548 00:28:52,531 --> 00:28:53,830 Which you know they're lying 549 00:28:53,899 --> 00:28:55,999 'cause you've got the phone records. 550 00:28:56,068 --> 00:28:59,803 - With nobody in e's phone willing to talk, 551 00:28:59,872 --> 00:29:03,406 The team changes tactics. 552 00:29:03,475 --> 00:29:06,844 - Two weeks after the murders, police, desperate for tips, 553 00:29:06,912 --> 00:29:10,213 Turned to the media hoping that the public can help them 554 00:29:10,282 --> 00:29:12,616 With more information. 555 00:29:12,684 --> 00:29:15,452 - Crime stopper reward of $20,000 556 00:29:15,520 --> 00:29:17,620 Made the media release. 557 00:29:17,622 --> 00:29:19,223 ♪ ♪ 558 00:29:19,291 --> 00:29:21,191 - So tips come flooding in. 559 00:29:21,260 --> 00:29:25,362 And there was this one gentleman who contacted police 560 00:29:25,430 --> 00:29:29,232 And said that he had received a disturbing voicemail 561 00:29:29,301 --> 00:29:31,601 In the early hours of August 30th. 562 00:29:31,670 --> 00:29:35,105 - Investigators immediately focus on this tip 563 00:29:35,173 --> 00:29:37,173 Because the suspicious voicemail 564 00:29:37,242 --> 00:29:41,878 Came in shortly after briana and jeronta were kidnapped. 565 00:29:41,947 --> 00:29:45,848 - It is an unintentional call that is placed. 566 00:29:45,850 --> 00:29:48,885 But when he listened to the call, 567 00:29:48,954 --> 00:29:52,322 He could hear noises in the background. 568 00:29:52,391 --> 00:29:56,727 - There is some indication that it's the kidnapping 569 00:29:56,795 --> 00:29:58,529 That we're investigating. 570 00:29:58,597 --> 00:30:00,864 - You can hear this voice plainly say... 571 00:30:05,070 --> 00:30:07,204 - The fact that this voicemail was left 572 00:30:07,272 --> 00:30:11,508 The night of the murders, came from the killer's phone, 573 00:30:11,576 --> 00:30:14,945 And it mentions a baby tells investigators 574 00:30:15,013 --> 00:30:19,882 This could be their first major break in the case. 575 00:30:19,884 --> 00:30:21,952 - We need to get a copy of that voicemail. 576 00:30:22,020 --> 00:30:25,122 - This voicemail could be the start of an avalanche 577 00:30:25,190 --> 00:30:29,693 Of information that could allow detectives to solve this case. 578 00:30:29,761 --> 00:30:36,867 ♪ ♪ 579 00:30:43,440 --> 00:30:45,208 [dramatic music] 580 00:30:45,277 --> 00:30:47,477 - Atlanta police are desperately trying 581 00:30:47,546 --> 00:30:50,780 To solve the kidnapping and murder of briana brooks 582 00:30:50,849 --> 00:30:53,283 And jeronta brown. 583 00:30:53,352 --> 00:30:58,455 As a $20,000 reward is offered and tips start flooding in, 584 00:30:58,523 --> 00:31:01,658 A man has just reached out to investigators, claiming 585 00:31:01,727 --> 00:31:04,294 To have received a voicemail the night of the murders 586 00:31:04,363 --> 00:31:06,396 With what sounds like the abduction 587 00:31:06,465 --> 00:31:08,465 Happening in the background. 588 00:31:08,533 --> 00:31:12,102 - In this situation, the plea through the media panned out. 589 00:31:12,170 --> 00:31:14,471 There was a tip that a man had received 590 00:31:14,539 --> 00:31:17,874 A very disturbing voicemail in the middle of the night. 591 00:31:17,942 --> 00:31:20,777 - James wilson is the individual that 592 00:31:20,846 --> 00:31:23,012 Had received the voicemail. 593 00:31:23,082 --> 00:31:27,451 We called him up right away, and he agreed to meet us. 594 00:31:27,519 --> 00:31:32,089 - Mr. Wilson indicated the call he received at approximately 595 00:31:32,091 --> 00:31:36,493 12:56 on the morning of August the 30th 596 00:31:36,561 --> 00:31:41,064 Was not an intended phone call from his nephew. 597 00:31:41,066 --> 00:31:44,267 It's kind of what laypeople call a butt-dial. 598 00:31:44,336 --> 00:31:47,737 His nephew's name was andre gay. 599 00:31:47,806 --> 00:31:51,140 ♪ ♪ 600 00:31:51,210 --> 00:31:54,144 - I play the voicemail, and in this blank dead air, 601 00:31:54,212 --> 00:31:56,380 You can hear this voice plainly say... 602 00:31:59,518 --> 00:32:01,785 - Detective zimbrick could not believe what he 603 00:32:01,853 --> 00:32:03,319 Was hearing on this voicemail. 604 00:32:03,388 --> 00:32:06,556 It ended up being a huge break into this case. 605 00:32:06,625 --> 00:32:08,258 - It's like hitting a home run. 606 00:32:08,326 --> 00:32:11,094 I mean, it's--you're ecstatic. 607 00:32:11,162 --> 00:32:12,996 You haven't proven it at that point. 608 00:32:13,064 --> 00:32:17,534 But you've got a relative identifying andre gay. 609 00:32:17,602 --> 00:32:21,471 Having his name, that gives you another avenue 610 00:32:21,540 --> 00:32:23,373 To start looking at. 611 00:32:23,442 --> 00:32:27,577 - And what investigators learned is that andre gay had 612 00:32:27,646 --> 00:32:32,916 Just been released from prison a mere eight months earlier, 613 00:32:32,984 --> 00:32:36,153 After being convicted of a murder case 614 00:32:36,155 --> 00:32:40,156 That involved a 39-year-old woman 615 00:32:40,225 --> 00:32:43,226 And her 17-month-old child. 616 00:32:43,295 --> 00:32:47,330 ♪ ♪ 617 00:32:47,399 --> 00:32:50,901 - But as detectives listen more closely to the message, 618 00:32:50,969 --> 00:32:53,470 They hear a familiar voice. 619 00:32:53,538 --> 00:32:56,806 - Authorities heard another female voice. 620 00:32:56,875 --> 00:32:59,676 And the woman was saying, "calm down. 621 00:32:59,744 --> 00:33:01,044 "you're ok. 622 00:33:01,113 --> 00:33:03,013 I don't want any problems with you." 623 00:33:03,081 --> 00:33:05,148 And they recognize that voice. 624 00:33:05,216 --> 00:33:07,384 - They were able to determine that the voice 625 00:33:07,452 --> 00:33:09,619 That could be heard in the background 626 00:33:09,688 --> 00:33:12,756 Was none other than ms. Cook. 627 00:33:12,824 --> 00:33:15,958 - According to records, tamikia cook's phone 628 00:33:15,960 --> 00:33:17,928 Had been called multiple times 629 00:33:17,996 --> 00:33:20,564 From the kidnapper's blocked number. 630 00:33:20,566 --> 00:33:23,800 She had previously told investigators that she knew 631 00:33:23,869 --> 00:33:26,269 Nothing about the murders. 632 00:33:26,338 --> 00:33:29,039 - That's tamikia, who we interviewed already. 633 00:33:29,107 --> 00:33:31,974 Now the race is on to pull her phone records 634 00:33:32,044 --> 00:33:35,879 To see where she's at during this whole event. 635 00:33:35,881 --> 00:33:39,382 - Detectives secure a warrant to track tamikia's phone 636 00:33:39,450 --> 00:33:40,950 From the night of the murder. 637 00:33:40,952 --> 00:33:43,286 And the results are damning. 638 00:33:43,288 --> 00:33:46,223 - We are able to locate tamikia's phone 639 00:33:46,225 --> 00:33:49,058 In an area where the bodies are recovered. 640 00:33:49,128 --> 00:33:51,228 ♪ ♪ 641 00:33:51,296 --> 00:33:53,196 - Detective zimbrick immediately knew 642 00:33:53,265 --> 00:33:56,099 That it was what he needed in order to go back to ms. Cook 643 00:33:56,167 --> 00:33:59,669 To let her know that he knew that she was lying. 644 00:33:59,671 --> 00:34:04,307 - Once you get on a roll like that, it is super exciting, 645 00:34:04,309 --> 00:34:05,509 And you just want to keep going. 646 00:34:13,151 --> 00:34:14,684 - And when police tell her that they have 647 00:34:14,753 --> 00:34:18,422 Her voice on a voicemail, that changes the whole story. 648 00:34:22,294 --> 00:34:24,227 - In exchange for her cooperation 649 00:34:24,296 --> 00:34:27,030 With investigators, she was granted immunity 650 00:34:27,098 --> 00:34:29,332 From prosecution from any of these crimes. 651 00:34:29,401 --> 00:34:32,636 And upon the grant of that immunity, ms. Cook 652 00:34:32,704 --> 00:34:36,706 Gave investigators everything they needed to know. 653 00:34:36,775 --> 00:34:40,343 - Tamikia says that she was with andre gay 654 00:34:40,345 --> 00:34:43,213 Earlier that night and an individual 655 00:34:43,281 --> 00:34:45,048 She only knows as fathead. 656 00:34:53,424 --> 00:34:55,424 - She was able to explain to the detectives 657 00:34:55,494 --> 00:34:57,326 That they were going to commit a home invasion armed 658 00:34:57,396 --> 00:34:59,396 Robbery of calvin riddick. 659 00:35:04,736 --> 00:35:08,237 - But once they arrived, they were not able to gain 660 00:35:08,239 --> 00:35:10,406 Access to the house. 661 00:35:10,475 --> 00:35:12,642 - When the homeowners would not open the door, 662 00:35:12,711 --> 00:35:16,379 And they saw briana and jeronta arriving back home, 663 00:35:16,448 --> 00:35:18,682 They decided, well, we'll just take them and see if we 664 00:35:18,750 --> 00:35:20,483 Can get money for ransom. 665 00:35:20,552 --> 00:35:23,220 ♪ ♪ 666 00:35:32,263 --> 00:35:34,397 ♪ ♪ 667 00:35:34,399 --> 00:35:36,199 - They started making ransom calls. 668 00:35:36,267 --> 00:35:40,470 When they realized that calvin, jeronta's stepfather, 669 00:35:40,539 --> 00:35:44,073 Had put the police on the phone, they got spooked, 670 00:35:44,075 --> 00:35:45,474 And they hung up abruptly. 671 00:35:45,544 --> 00:35:50,213 And that's when things took a turn for the worse. 672 00:35:50,281 --> 00:35:52,782 - She tells us, "listen, I actually went 673 00:35:52,851 --> 00:35:55,118 "to the murder scene, and drove the van, 674 00:35:55,186 --> 00:35:57,120 And I heard a gunshot." 675 00:35:57,188 --> 00:35:58,788 [gunshots] 676 00:35:58,790 --> 00:36:00,456 ♪ ♪ 677 00:36:00,525 --> 00:36:04,293 - With this information, investigators set out to make 678 00:36:04,295 --> 00:36:05,695 Contact with the two men. 679 00:36:05,764 --> 00:36:09,699 But first, they need fathead's real name. 680 00:36:09,701 --> 00:36:12,636 - She identified richard wilson as fathead. 681 00:36:18,643 --> 00:36:21,945 - Like andre gay, richard wilson is 682 00:36:22,013 --> 00:36:24,714 No stranger to murder charges. 683 00:36:24,783 --> 00:36:27,717 - Richard wilson had served prison time for murder, 684 00:36:27,785 --> 00:36:30,687 And had been out for I think four or five months. 685 00:36:30,755 --> 00:36:32,889 And what the detectives were actually able 686 00:36:32,891 --> 00:36:36,092 To determine was that both andre gay and richard wilson, 687 00:36:36,161 --> 00:36:38,228 They were housed at the same prison. 688 00:36:38,296 --> 00:36:39,796 That's how they knew each other. 689 00:36:39,864 --> 00:36:42,765 - With both suspects ided, detectives 690 00:36:42,834 --> 00:36:45,835 Issue warrants for the arrests of andre gay 691 00:36:45,904 --> 00:36:47,470 And richard wilson. 692 00:36:47,538 --> 00:36:50,540 The team is unable to locate the men at their homes, 693 00:36:50,609 --> 00:36:54,411 So police immediately put out a bolo for them. 694 00:36:54,413 --> 00:36:57,013 A few days later, authorities get 695 00:36:57,082 --> 00:37:00,249 A hit on one of the suspects. 696 00:37:00,251 --> 00:37:02,819 - Andre gay was stopped on a traffic stop 697 00:37:02,887 --> 00:37:06,323 In the city of atlanta by fugitive detectives 698 00:37:06,325 --> 00:37:08,825 And was taken into custody. 699 00:37:08,893 --> 00:37:10,894 ♪ ♪ 700 00:37:10,962 --> 00:37:13,129 - When I got the call from the detective on the case 701 00:37:13,198 --> 00:37:17,467 That they finally caught up with one, I felt relieved. 702 00:37:17,535 --> 00:37:20,536 - He was transported to the homicide office 703 00:37:20,538 --> 00:37:23,139 Where I interviewed him, advised him that he 704 00:37:23,208 --> 00:37:24,674 Was under arrest for murder. 705 00:37:24,742 --> 00:37:27,143 I laid out the majority of our evidence 706 00:37:27,211 --> 00:37:28,678 Against him, which was extensive. 707 00:37:48,199 --> 00:37:55,171 ♪ ♪ 708 00:37:59,509 --> 00:38:01,010 [dramatic music] 709 00:38:01,079 --> 00:38:02,945 - Atlanta detectives are investigating 710 00:38:03,014 --> 00:38:06,082 The kidnapping and execution of briana brooks 711 00:38:06,150 --> 00:38:07,750 And jeronta brown. 712 00:38:07,819 --> 00:38:10,820 It's been one month since the brutal killings, 713 00:38:10,889 --> 00:38:14,757 And detectives are speaking with suspect andre gay, 714 00:38:14,759 --> 00:38:17,693 Who accidentally left a damning voicemail 715 00:38:17,762 --> 00:38:19,763 In the middle of the ordeal. 716 00:38:30,442 --> 00:38:32,675 - Once he had that information, he decided that he 717 00:38:32,677 --> 00:38:33,810 Didn't want to talk anymore. 718 00:38:33,878 --> 00:38:35,311 He said, "if you can prove it, prove it." 719 00:38:35,380 --> 00:38:37,313 And off he went to jail. 720 00:38:37,382 --> 00:38:39,648 - Despite his unwillingness to talk, 721 00:38:39,718 --> 00:38:41,785 The team has enough evidence 722 00:38:41,853 --> 00:38:45,488 To charge andre gay with murder. 723 00:38:45,556 --> 00:38:47,623 Now investigators must track down 724 00:38:47,692 --> 00:38:49,859 His partner in the brutal crime, 725 00:38:49,928 --> 00:38:52,194 Richard "fathead" wilson. 726 00:38:52,196 --> 00:38:55,231 Police have secured a warrant for his arrest, 727 00:38:55,300 --> 00:38:57,466 But have been unable to locate him, 728 00:38:57,536 --> 00:39:00,870 So authorities put out a nationwide bolo. 729 00:39:00,939 --> 00:39:05,808 And one week later, their efforts pay off. 730 00:39:05,810 --> 00:39:08,010 - The detectives get a call from the police 731 00:39:08,079 --> 00:39:09,912 In birmingham, alabama. 732 00:39:09,981 --> 00:39:13,883 Richard wilson was arrested at a pawn shop. 733 00:39:13,952 --> 00:39:17,754 - Detectives immediately bring wilson back to atlanta, 734 00:39:17,822 --> 00:39:21,691 And to their surprise, he tells them he wants to talk. 735 00:39:21,759 --> 00:39:23,792 - He says he wants to waive extradition. 736 00:39:23,794 --> 00:39:26,363 He'll tell us the whole story. 737 00:39:51,890 --> 00:39:55,024 - So richard wilson told police he 738 00:39:55,093 --> 00:39:59,562 And andre gay drove to a part of northwest atlanta 739 00:39:59,631 --> 00:40:01,231 Where they wouldn't likely be seen. 740 00:40:15,479 --> 00:40:18,080 - Then they drove off, burned their clothes, 741 00:40:18,082 --> 00:40:20,450 And threw away the gun. 742 00:40:20,452 --> 00:40:22,685 - And he told us why he did it. 743 00:40:22,687 --> 00:40:26,389 He did the whole, you know, you can't mess with me 744 00:40:26,457 --> 00:40:27,857 Or I'm going to show you who's boss, 745 00:40:27,926 --> 00:40:30,660 And that's one of the reasons that he killed them. 746 00:40:30,728 --> 00:40:32,261 [gunshots] 747 00:40:32,330 --> 00:40:33,729 ♪ ♪ 748 00:40:33,798 --> 00:40:35,664 They disrespected him by not giving him 749 00:40:35,666 --> 00:40:37,867 The money that he asked for, that he knew was there, 750 00:40:37,936 --> 00:40:39,235 According to him. 751 00:40:39,303 --> 00:40:42,705 - During that interview, they asked him, "do you feel bad? 752 00:40:42,707 --> 00:40:44,440 Do you feel any remorse for what you did?" 753 00:40:44,509 --> 00:40:47,444 And he takes a brief pause and says... 754 00:41:03,061 --> 00:41:06,496 - Proving how evil he is and that it runs deep 755 00:41:06,564 --> 00:41:09,499 Throughout his entire body. 756 00:41:09,567 --> 00:41:11,968 - The investigation ultimately revealed 757 00:41:12,036 --> 00:41:16,005 That briana and jeronta were not 758 00:41:16,074 --> 00:41:21,344 The intended objectives of these masked gunmen, 759 00:41:21,412 --> 00:41:23,078 These kidnappers. 760 00:41:23,148 --> 00:41:25,715 The kidnapping was a crime of opportunity. 761 00:41:25,783 --> 00:41:29,018 And so it was the most unfortunate set 762 00:41:29,087 --> 00:41:34,390 Of circumstances that really led to their murder. 763 00:41:34,458 --> 00:41:36,325 - You can't even imagine how someone 764 00:41:36,394 --> 00:41:41,363 Could kill another human being, 765 00:41:41,365 --> 00:41:44,066 Let alone a woman and her child. 766 00:41:44,135 --> 00:41:47,169 And so the police followed up on all of the leads 767 00:41:47,171 --> 00:41:49,038 Until they got what they were looking for, 768 00:41:49,107 --> 00:41:53,042 Justice to this family and the three orphaned children. 769 00:41:53,111 --> 00:41:57,046 - Richard "fathead" wilson is charged with murder 770 00:41:57,115 --> 00:42:00,216 And is taken to jail, where he awaits trial. 771 00:42:00,285 --> 00:42:02,685 - Andre gay and richard wilson were indicted 772 00:42:02,754 --> 00:42:06,355 On multiple counts of murder, armed robbery, 773 00:42:06,424 --> 00:42:11,427 Kidnapping, aggravated assault, and weapons charges. 774 00:42:11,495 --> 00:42:13,262 ♪ ♪ 775 00:42:13,331 --> 00:42:15,698 - Richard wilson and andre gay entered pleas 776 00:42:15,767 --> 00:42:17,966 To the indictment on every count 777 00:42:17,968 --> 00:42:20,803 To where they would receive several consecutive 778 00:42:20,805 --> 00:42:23,606 Life without the possibility of parole sentences. 779 00:42:23,675 --> 00:42:28,010 ♪ ♪ 780 00:42:28,012 --> 00:42:32,948 - They're monsters, real-life monsters, 781 00:42:33,017 --> 00:42:37,086 Without a soul, without a care. 782 00:42:37,155 --> 00:42:41,190 - With briana and jeronta's killers behind bars for good 783 00:42:41,259 --> 00:42:43,959 And their youngest daughter home from the hospital 784 00:42:44,028 --> 00:42:47,697 And healthy, the family finally has some closure 785 00:42:47,765 --> 00:42:49,699 To this horrific crime. 786 00:42:49,767 --> 00:42:53,670 - Briana and jeronta had justice. 787 00:42:53,738 --> 00:42:57,073 I felt relieved because three life sentences, 788 00:42:57,141 --> 00:43:00,076 You're never going to see the outside of a prison. 789 00:43:00,144 --> 00:43:03,179 You have the grace of still having your life 790 00:43:03,247 --> 00:43:08,318 And waking up every morning, but you're not going to be 791 00:43:08,386 --> 00:43:10,987 Able to hurt anyone else. 792 00:43:11,055 --> 00:43:15,591 And that was important for our family. 793 00:43:15,659 --> 00:43:18,127 ♪ ♪ 794 00:43:18,196 --> 00:43:21,864 Briana's heart went to a cardiovascular nurse, 795 00:43:21,866 --> 00:43:24,400 Which is amazing. 796 00:43:24,468 --> 00:43:27,669 I got a chance to hear my daughter's heartbeat 797 00:43:27,671 --> 00:43:29,739 As a christmas gift 798 00:43:29,807 --> 00:43:31,908 That her heart recipient sent to me. 799 00:43:31,976 --> 00:43:33,943 And that's something I get to have. 800 00:43:34,011 --> 00:43:35,678 That's briana's heartbeat. 801 00:43:35,747 --> 00:43:37,646 I can hear it whenever I want to. 802 00:43:37,716 --> 00:43:41,517 [soft music] 803 00:43:41,586 --> 00:43:44,686 [dramatic music] 804 00:43:44,688 --> 00:43:46,155 ♪ ♪