Well, it’s been two years now since Randy and Calvin made the decision to take Jimi’s life. I sit and wonder “Why?” Why would someone do this? How could someone do this? Was it because he had something that they wanted? Why didn’t they say something to him? Why didn’t you ask (or tell) him to get out of his car that you apparently wanted to have so bad? Why did you just pull the trigger? Why did a man who worked and earned everything he had have to meet up with the likes of you two? What gives you the right?
These questions and hundreds more go through my head on a daily basis. I think I’ll publish your answers in your own words on this site for all the world to see!
NOTE: The following is a direct copy of the signed confessions of the murderers.
Randy:
Q. Do you understand your Constitutional rights?
A. Yes
Q. Do you know what you have been arrested for?
A. Yea
Q. Who were you arrested with today?
A. Calvin
Q. How long have you known Calvin?
A. Years (Illegible)
Q. What happened tonight on W. Warren?
A. I was trying to take a car from a guy’ I tried to open the door but they were locked, the guy tried to drive off, I fired two times through the drivers window, the guy drove off. I ran, the police found me in some bushes.
Q. What kind of gun did you have?
A. A 9mm, it was black.
Q. Did you have on gloves at the time of the shooting?
A. No.
Q. Did you have a mask on at the time of the shooting?
A. Yes, a black mask, skull cap with eyes cut out.
Q. Did you mean to shoot the guy?
A. No Sir.
Q. What did he look like?
A. White guy, It happened so fast.
Q. What color mask did Calvin have on?
A. A white one.
Q. What type of gun did Calvin have?
A. He didn’t have one.
Q. Did Calvin have gloves on?
A. No.
Q. What were you going to do with the S.U.V.?
A. Take it to the chop shop.
Q. How close were you when you fired the gun at the S.U.V.?
A. Four to five feet.
Q. Did you touch the S.U.V.?
A. Just the drivers door handle.
Q. Did Calvin touch the S.U.V.?
A. He didn’t do anything.
Q. Did you say anything to the guy in the S.U.V.?
A. I didn’t get a chance.
Q. Did Calvin say anything to the guy in the S.U.V.?
A. No.
Q. How did you get to W. Warren St.?
A. Calvin drove there from his house on Whitfield.
Q. Are you sorry about what happened tonight?
A. Yes, He probably had a family, I didn’t mean for this to happen.
Q. Were you given an opportunity to read this statement and make any changes?
A. Yes.
Q. Is there anything you would like to add?
A. I’m sorry, I Apologize to his family, it was a mistake, it went wrong.
Calvin:
Q. Do you understand your constitutional rights?
A. Yes.
Q. Do you understand why you are under arrest?
A. Yes.
Q. Who is the person you were arrested with?
A. Randy.
Q. How long have you known Randy?
A. Nine years.
Q. What happened tonight on W. Warren?
A. We left my house on Whitfield, Drive I-96 to Southfield to Warren where I hung a left we went 2-3 blocks turned right & parked my car, I asked Randy if this was were his girl lived (Thats were we were going) Randy said no, I don’t want my girl to see your car, he said we were going to walk a few blocks over. We walked back to Warren turned left, kept walking over the freeway. After about 8 more blocks we he walked to a parking lot, Randy veered off towards a black mini truck / S.U.V. crossover, looks like a Pacifica, the truck was running, Randy walked up to the drivers side door. Randy pulled out a black handgun from his right side, pointed it at the drivers side of the truck & fired two times, the truck took off, Randy started running, I followed him. We jumped about 5 fences & hid behind a garage. I saw flashlights next door, we moved to the side of a white garage. The flashlights left, then came back, we were hiding in some bushes. The police found us with the K-9 & arrested us.
Q. Did you see what happened to the gun that Randy had?
A. No.
Q. Did you touch the gun?
A. No, never.
Q. How many times did Randy fire the gun?
A. Twice.
Q. Did Randy say anything to the occupant of the black S.U.V. crossover?
A. No sir.
Q. Did you say anything to the occupant of the black S.U.V. crossover?
A. I wassn’t that close.
Q. Did either of you toutch the black S.U.V. crossover?
A. I didn’t, I don’t think Randy touched the truck.
Q. How far were you from the black crossover when the shots were fired?
A. About 15-20 yards.
Q. How far was Randy from the vehicle when he shot?
A. Close enough to open the door.
Q. Did you handle that gun that Randy fired at anytime tonight?
A. Never.
Q. Did you know Randy had the handgun on him?
A. No.
Q. How many masks were found with you and Randy when you were arrested?
A. Two, I don’t remember what color.
Q. Did you have any gloves with you?
A. I had my cream colored work gloves in my coat pocket. I heard one of the officers say Randy had gloves in his pocket.
Q. Were you given a chance to read this statement & make any corrections or changes?
A. Yes.
Q. Do you have anything you would like to add?
A. No.
I don’t know what else I can say at this point?
-AJ
AJ, I love you like a brother and what you posted today was great. I am so happy to see that you are not going to let those animals off and not be forgotten by family and friends. You were a true brother to Jimi and he was blessed with you. and his friendship and love for you had for one another. Our family will always be greatful to you for standing up and taking over like the man that you are. We would have never been able to get through these last two years without your support and love you have for us girls. Wilma is an extremely lucky lady to have found you and have such a wonderful husband that you are. I will always be here for you AJ just like you have been there for all of Jimi’s sisters. We truly appreciate you as our brother and friend Thank you AJ for all that you have done for us and some day maybe we can return the favor to such a wonderful man. Love Debbie
I ashamed to just now reading through all the post on here. It’s 3/11/2020 and this is my first time on here. I just really want to ad a little something more to my mother’s comment. Uncle A.J we don’t see each other like we used to or talk as often, but you have always been there for me especially when I was going through my personal problems not very long after Uncle Jimi was killed. You sat on the phone with me for hours and listened to me pour my feelings out and never once did I even think about how you must have been feeling so soon after Uncle Jimi was killed. Anyway I hope you happen to see this and know that I love you so much for everything you have ever done and still do for me. As soon as I get off my ass and finally start living again instead of just existing. I look forward to building new memories with you like all of the great ones I remember as a kid. I just read what my mom had written so long ago that I needed to get this out. Uncle Jimi it’s been 9yrs and I still think of you everyday and I don’t want to stop. I want to keep remembering all the great times I had as a kid with you. My first root beer float at Strohs in Riverland and my first taco sub from Tubbys. Which I still eat to this day. I’m not very God with expressing my thoughts or feelings but LOVE U MISS U AND I WILL NEVER FORGET U!!!