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“At this point, the case will move forward as a homicide investigation, and additional charges are forthcoming.”
Dozens of areas had been searched by the Auburn Police and Fire Divisions, assisted by the Alabama Law Enforcement agency’s SBI Unit, a team of anthropologists from Florida Gulf Coast University, the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office as well as over 100 first responders.

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Officials are still waiting to learn the cause and manner of her death, said District Attorney Brandon Hughes.

Once that happens, Hughes said he and Register would discuss what additional charges might be filed in the case. Hughes said he will not comment on a possible time frame in which upgraded charges could be filed.

Aniah Blanchard’s body identified; case now a homicide investigation
 
Register said crews will remain at the scene for the rest of the day and possibly a few more days. He urges anyone with additional information in this case to come forward.

“Again, we just ask that you remember what this is all about,” he said. “It’s about Aniah and her family and even though this case is at the point it is, if anyone has information that could further what we’re doing, please don’t hesitate to reach out.”

Human remains positively identified as Aniah Blanchard
 
In an effort to honor Aniah, we are thinking about putting blue bows on top of the trees,” said Ballard.

“We’re looking into what might be the best lighting option that would be something to recognize Aniah and her family,” says Kirk Smith.
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“It’s a very tough topic and I think, for me, it’s mainly showing support for the family. When they see them, that they know they’re thought of and supported,” says Smith.

“And that she will never be forgotten. Never,” says Ballard.

If you would like a ribbon, you can contact Ballard at 205-706-7535.

Community considers adding special tree topper to honor Aniah
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Post courtesy of @ce4au from the discussion thread:

“Verus’ involvement with the Blanchard case is perhaps even more striking.“

“At the time of her disappearance, no entity in Lee County or Montgomery County was utilizing LEO Technologies.”

“Approximately one week into the search for Blanchard, the Montgomery City Jail requested to begin using Verus. After approximately another week that it took for the respective prison phone company to comply and allow LEO Technologies the proper access, the results started almost immediately.”

“A source close to the investigation confirmed to Yellowhammer News that on November 10, Montgomery Police Department received a tip in reference to a truck possibly involved in the disappearance. The word truck was then added as a keyword into that jurisdiction’s Verus alert list, and the following day, the system alerted to a phone call with that keyword used several times that seemingly helped solve the case.“

“In that phone call, it is alleged that Fisher, who had been arrested on unrelated warrants the previous day and was an inmate at the time, was extensively talking to an individual outside the jail about Blanchard’s disappearance. In said phone call, Fisher was personally implicated as having involvement with the aftermath of Blanchard’s disappearance, including having been in her car. Fisher reportedly warned the individual not to call the police, although the individual wanted to. Another suspect was also allegedly implicated in this same phone call.”

“After Verus alerted to the phone call, LEO obtained a copy through the prison phone company and gave the copy to Auburn Police Department. This was the piece of evidence that led to Fisher, then back out of jail, being picked up by Auburn PD on November 22. Sources close to the investigation confirm that the call also ended up being crucial in locating and recovering Blanchard’s remains.”


Technology that led to recoveries of Aniah Blanchard, Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney could help solve Alabama's prison crisis - LEO Technologies
 
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**dated 11/29/19
Yazeed was out on a $395,000 bond for charges of robbery, attempted murder, kidnapping, and marijuana possession at the time of Blanchard’s kidnapping.

He was also arrested for robbery in 2011 and attempted murder in 2012, but those cases were ultimately dismissed, USA Today reported.
Remains Of UFC Fighter's Missing Stepdaughter Found In Wooded Area


***dated 11/08/19
Yazeed has a lengthy criminal history dating back to 2011 when he was charged with two counts of first-degree robbery, according to court records. Those charges were ultimately dismissed by a grand jury, as were two attempted murder charges levied against Yazeed the next year after he allegedly tried to hit two police officers with a vehicle.

In 2013, Yazeed was charged with possession of marijuana, crack cocaine, a pistol without a permit, drug paraphernalia and attempting to elude law enforcement during two separate incidents. He was indicted on those charges in 2015, he pleaded guilty and was sentenced in two separate hearings. The same judge, former Circuit Judge Williams Shashy, sentenced him to serve 13 months in prison during each hearing. Those sentences were suspended, and he never stepped foot in a prison.

In 2017, Yazeed was charged with aggravated assault, battery of a police officer, possession of marijuana and fleeing police in Johnson County, Kansas. He was found not guilty of the battery and assault charges. A Judge in 2018 sentenced him to serve 16 months in prison, but he was released shortly after his sentencing being credited with 8 months while he awaited trial.

Less than a year later, back in Montgomery, Yazeed was then charged with two counts of kidnapping, two counts of robbery, attempted murder and possession of marijuana after two men were beaten inside a hotel room in January. One victim was nearly beaten to death, according to court records.

Yazeed was released on a $295,000 bond the day after his arrest in connection to the January incident and has been free since. A judge Thursday revoked his bond in the cases once a warrant was issued against Yazeed in connection to Blanchard's disappearance.
Aniah Blanchard: Ibraheem Yazeed arrested in UFC Walt Harris stepdaughter disappearance

***ETA: dated 11/15/19
Objection to Motion to Set Bond by Steve Arnold on Scribd

Lee County DA rips Montgomery County, says it let Ibraheem Yazeed 'evade prosecution'

***ETA: dated 7/06/11
Yazeed v. Brooks et al (inmate 2): RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE that: 1) Plf's claims against Dfts Brooks, Marshall, and the Montgomery City Police Department be DISMISSED with prejudice in accordance with the directives of 28 USC § 1915(e)(2)(B)(i); 2) Plf's wrongful imprisonment claim be DISMISSED without prejudice pursuant to the provisions of 28 USC § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii); and 3) This case be dismissed prior to service of process; Objections to R&R due by 7/20/2011. Signed by Honorable Judge Wallace Capel, Jr on 7/6/2011.

***ETA: dated 6/14/11
https://www.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.almd.45715/gov.uscourts.almd.45715.1.0.pdf

Docket for Yazeed v. Brooks (INMATE 2), 2:11-cv-00458 - CourtListener.com
 
The man charged with kidnapping college student Aniah Blanchard from an Auburn convenience store is now charged with capital murder in her death.

Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes said Monday afternoon he also intends to seek the death penalty against Ibraheem Yazeed, 30.

Yazeed is the only person responsible for abducting Blanchard and killing her, Hughes said. He also revealed the Blanchard died from a gunshot wound.
Ibraheem Yazeed charged with capital murder in Aniah Blanchard’s death
 
The charge against Yazeed is capital murder because Blanchard was killed during the course of another felony crime, which in this case was kidnapping. Hughes declined to say when Blanchard was actually shot to death, nor would he discuss whether Blanchard was a crime of opportunity and what the suspect’s ultimate motive may have been.
"In the interests of public safety, I can say that the investigation has determined Ibraheem Yazeed to be the lone person responsible for Aniah’s abduction and her murder and he remains in the Lee County jail without bond,'' Hughes said. “Mr. Yazeed remains innocent of any charges against him until his guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt.”
"This case has shaken our community to its core, and I cannot say enough about how the Auburn Police Division—and every other agency involved in this case—responded to the report of Aniah’s disappearance,'' the district attorney said. “From its first moments, law enforcement moved swiftly and methodically to find Aniah’s abductor, her murderer, and her. The process of seeing justice done on behalf of Aniah and her family will not be swift, but it will be thorough.”
"It is my intention that the response to this horrific crime serve as a warning to anyone who believes they want to come to Lee County and engage in violent criminal behavior. You will be dealt with and the consequences will be severe,” Hughes said.
Capital murder charge filed in Aniah Blanchard’s shooting death
 
Suspect in Aniah Blanchard case faces second capital murder charge

“They don’t have no video, no audio of me shooting anyone, that’s why I’m trying to see how y’all going to bind me over on hearsay, but y’all aren’t presenting no evidence. And then now there’s a whole different statement. It’s a whole different convenience store you’re saying so why aren’t the kidnapping and all that did not get dismissed,” Yazeed said.

The judge said he wasn’t going to argue law enforcement’s case, and these were conversations Yazeed should have with his attorney.

The new warrant also includes information about additional video evidence in the case.

“Further video evidence was located from a separate gas station in Auburn depicting Yazeed exiting the passenger side of Blanchard’s vehicle and later re-entering the vehicle,” the document states.

Blanchard was last seen late on the night of Oct. 23 at a convenience store on South College Street in Auburn and was reported missing the following day.

Blanchard was seen on surveillance video inside the Auburn convenience store around 11:30 the night she disappeared. Yazeed was captured on video inside the store at the same time.

Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes said Monday that he’ll seek the death penalty, and added that officials have determined Yazeed was the lone person involved in Blanchard’s abduction and murder.
 
Another gas station's surveillance captured him exiting the passenger side of Blanchard's vehicle and later re-entering the vehicle.
A person was located by police who said "Yazeed was seen at a residence in Montgomery wearing only shorts, with a gun tucked into the shorts,"
according to the affidavit. The court records did not identify this person.
Yazeed was in possession of Blanchard's vehicle, though the person did not see the teen, according to the court records.
"The subject further advised during a subsequent conversation with Yazeed, Yazeed admitted to shooting a girl, and stated the girl 'went for the gun,'" according to the documents.
Aniah Blanchard fought back and 'went for the gun,' according to court records
 
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