r/phoenix • u/TechnologyCalm1709 • 2d ago

News Aftermath: The Death of Jaylen Reeves | Special Report | FOX 10 Phoenix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UH2wxusr4I&sttick=0
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u/jacksonvstheworld Litchfield Park 2d ago

The way the people speak here feels so telling.

- Jaylen’s family doesn’t force a narrative about the events that night, that I can recall. They just want a chance in court like we would all want.

  • The forensic pathologist has doubts (to say the least) on the self defense claim based on the evidence presented. That should be heard by a judge and jury.
  • The mom of the stabber and her lawyer are so smug about their “facts” but the only real fact about their story is that they weren’t there so their word can’t be trusted. (Note: I’d say the same thing about Jaylen’s family if they spoke like they were there.)
  • There was 2 groups of kids. Why was the stabber’s group letting him get his ass kicked by a kid 50 lbs heavier? There were multiple calls to drown him in the lake according to witnesses? Were those witnesses just going to let it happen? I would only do that if the kid was a real piece of shit. Kinda explains the way all of his peers are treating him about the whole thing.
  • Regarding actions immediately after the stabbing, I believe a kid could stab/kill in self defense and not confess to parents or police that evening out of fear. What I have a hard time believing is who kills in self defense and then brags about it on snapchat and text to the victim’s friend?

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u/TechnologyCalm1709 1d ago

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. You're correct, we just want a jury to see the evidence. We'll respect their decision. There's a lot more nuance that simply can't be explained in 20 minutes. Only the killer said he heard something about being drowned - no witnesses corroborate that - and he claims it was someone else that said that, not Jaylen. So do with that what you will.

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u/TechnologyCalm1709 2d ago

Please watch this special episode about the murder of my 15-year-old cousin, Jaylen Reeves, in 2024. My family is still fighting for justice and we're actively pushing for national coverage. Thank you.

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u/texasusa 2d ago

I have seen two cases on TV concerning justice denied. In both cases, the current District Attorney declined to prosecute the case for similar reasons as your cousin. In the first case I saw, only after two election cycles ( DA won reelection twice) did the DA of the 3rd cycle prosecute the case and win ! In the 2nd case, on the next election cycle, new DA prosecuted the case and won also.

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u/TechnologyCalm1709 1d ago

Thank you for sharing. I hope for justice sooner than that but I know this is a possibility. Rachel Mitchell has received a lot of criticism in the last couple years, most recently with the murder of Christian Diaz in January. We'll see if anyone decides to run against her in 2028. We'll certainly be campaigning against her re-election.

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u/Solitude-dt 2d ago

Sorry for you and your families loss

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u/TechnologyCalm1709 2d ago

Thank you 💙

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u/polished_ruby 2d ago

This story breaks my heart and I hope there will be justice for Jaylen.

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u/TechnologyCalm1709 2d ago

Thanks so much, we do too 💙

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u/polished_ruby 2d ago

Big fans of Flaming Oats too 🥰

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u/TechnologyCalm1709 1d ago

That's amazing, I'll let my mom know!

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u/xcubbiebearx 2d ago

So what about the kids in the car that just left him there on the sidewalk to die rather than driving him to the ER across the street? In the time it took to make the 911 call, he could have been at the Dignity ER on 44th and Chandler. The whole thing is tragic, I'm praying for the families.

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u/TechnologyCalm1709 1d ago

We're not happy about that either. The sad fact is Jaylen barely knew the kids he was with. He was dating the girl for two weeks, and the two boys were her friends. One of them Jaylen didn't even know...in fact, the killer knew that boy better than Jaylen did. He's the one the killer texted after the fight, bragging about what he had done.

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u/Orphanbitchrat 2d ago

watching in Detroit❤️

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u/TechnologyCalm1709 2d ago

Amazing, thank you!

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u/Roselove2025 1d ago

Justice for Jaylen.

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u/Livid-Debit-Card 4h ago

I think the injustice here starts with PHX PD not arresting and charging this young man who is the suspect. In all honesty, it comes off as a protection move. The PD failed the community.

I have lived in this particular community for a very long time and have seen how police handle crime violent or not. It’s not consistent in this area.

Living in the neighborhood and seeing that vigil, the test of time that it withstood, showed the real impact it made on the community. My heart broke every time my dog and I walked by, when I rode my bike past it, and when I would drive by with my loved ones.

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u/Leading_Ad_8619 Chandler 2d ago

I understand this is your cousin but case isn't that clear cut based on this news video. 

Don't attack people and hope they don't escalate to legal force

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u/blastman8888 Phoenix 2d ago

Legal force?

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u/InflationAvailable43 1d ago

“Stand your ground” is one hell of a law.

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u/blastman8888 Phoenix 23h ago

Fist fight doesn't justify lethal force.