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Virginia: Five members of Black P. Stone Nation gang plead guilty in beating, murder

Crystal Graham
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A Richmond woman and alleged gang member is dead following an initial beatdown and later execution for a gang infraction, according to court documents.

Five members of the Black P. Stone Nation gang pled guilty Thursday to the federal charges relating to her abduction in Richmond and her murder in York County.

On May 6, 2023, four gang members went to the victim’s apartment on Bethel Street in Richmond to beat her for the alleged gang infraction.

Later, five gang members returned to the victim’s residence and attacked her again. The five gang members then drove the victim in a Hyundai Sonata to a remote area in York County, where they shot her eight times in the head, abdomen, back, buttocks and leg, according to the Medical Examiner.

The four individuals who took part in the initial beating included Hezekiah Carney, 25, of Norfolk; Jamica Langley, 25, of Richmond; Donnisha Goodman, 27, of Portsmouth; and Acacia Jackson, 19, of New York. The fifth co-conspirator and fellow gang member, who joined the group for the second attack, abduction and murder, was identified as Jayquan Jones, 21, of Richmond.

Upon returning to Portsmouth after the murder, Carney shared ways to evade law enforcement including burning their clothing and told them to stay together and not to speak with police.

Deputies with the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office found the victim’s body along with numerous shell casings with an “S&B” headstamp.

The Norfolk Police Department located and stopped the Sonata the following day. Jackson, Goodman and Langley were in the vehicle at the time. Investigators recovered a 9mm cartridge from the vehicle with the same “S&B” headstamp from casings found at the scene of the murder.

Guilty pleas, jail time and sentencing dates

  • Hezekiah Carney: Pled guilty to using a firearm causing death, sentencing on Jan. 9, 2025, faces minimum of 35 years in prison
  • Jamica Langley: Pled guilty to conspiracy to commit kidnapping, sentencing on Nov. 7, faces up to life in prison
  • Donnisha Goodman: Pled guilty to using a firearm causing death, sentencing on Jan. 7, 2025, faces minimum of 35 years in prison
  • Acacia Jackson: Pled guilty to conspiracy to commit kidnapping, sentencing on Oct. 31, faces up to life in prison
  • Jayquan Jones: Pled guilty to using a firearm causing death, sentencing on Jan. 9, 2025, faces minimum of 35 years in prison

As part of a plea deal, Carney, Goodman and Jones will face a maximum of 45 years in prison.

 

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A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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