Two Murder Victims In Cleveland Were Apparently Targeted

  • Friday, September 27, 2019

Two murder victims found over the past few days in Cleveland were apparently targeted, police said.

The body of 38-year-old James "Pocket" Ledford was first found in a 1995 pickup truck.

Then the body of Jaclyn Kay Carroll-Markcloud was found on McCann Drive on Wednesday.

Family members said it was Ms. Carroll-Markcloud, but police said, "However, investigators are waiting for the official confirmation, which will come upon completion of the autopsy performed by the medical examiner’s office. Until then, investigators will continue to investigate all possibilities until identification is confirmed."

Investigators said they "believe that there is a connection between this female homicide victim and the Ledford homicide. These homicides do not appear to be random acts of violence, rather crimes that were committed against specifically targeted individuals."

Ms. Carroll-Markcloud was the last person seen with Ledford.

Police said Ledford was in a truck that was originally white but had been painted black.

Investigators are asking anyone with information on Ledford, Ms. Carroll-Markcloud, or the crimes committed against them, to share information with police by calling 423 559-3365. Tipsters can leave a message on this secure line and an investigator will return the call.

 

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