He Stabbed Her 10+ Times in Self-Defense

Pictured above is Raymond Demetrius Gibson Jr. At the advanced age of 21, Mr. Gibson has enjoyed quite the colorful life. Let's take a look:

1. November 5, 2011 - Raymond Demetrius Gibson Jr., 20, 305 N. Weakley St., Florence, is charged with first-degree theft of property, third-degree theft of property, attempted second-degree arson and two counts of third-degree burglaries.

2. February 1, 2012 - Raymond Demetrius Gibson Jr., 20, 409 Sweetwater Ave., Florence; second-degree receiving stolen property.

3. July 12, 2012 - Gibson stabbed Kenneth Parrish, grandfather of his ex-fiancee', just before midnight.

4. July 13, 2012 - Gibson fatally stabbed his ex-fiancee' Savanna Brooke Parrish multiple times at around 5:00 a.m. Gibson was also stabbed in the altercation and taken to a local hospital for treatment. (A preliminary autopsy report indicates Parrish was stabbed more than 10 times and had stab wounds all over her body, many of which were defensive wounds to her hands and arms.)

5. September 11, 2012 - Lauderdale County deputies arrested Gibson on the charge of Felony Murder.

6. November 16, 2012 - Gibson walked away from work release around 5:45 a.m., according to Florence police. Gibson turned himself in just after 8 a.m.

7. February 4, 2013 - A Lauderdale County grand jury failed to indict Gibson on charges of Felony Murder.

Gibson still faces the earlier charges involving at least three burglaries. He may also face charges related to the stabbing of Kenneth Parrish and escape from the work release program. 

So much for being able to indict that ham sandwich....



Shoalanda

A Child Left Without Parents/ECM Memo

Raymond Gibson and Brooke Parrish

At 4:30 p.m. on July 8th, Savanna Brooke Parrish, 20, changed her Facebook status from "Enganged" to "Single." At 4:30 a.m. on July 13th, Brooke's ex-fiance' fatally stabbed the young woman who was the mother of his infant son Jaylen Grant Parrish.

Lauderdale County Sheriff Ronnie Willis has stated Raymond Gibson, 21, had previously been involved in an altercation with Brooke's grandfather on Thursday night. Our sources at the LCSO have reported Kenneth Parrish, 65, suffered extensive blood loss but is expected to make a full recovery.

The deputy also stated Brooke may have attempted to break up an argument between Gibson and her uncle. No matter the cause of the conflict, a child not yet one year old now has no parents. Gibson has a minor record, but no previous history of violent crimes and is expected to be charged with Felony Murder.

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From the Desk of Russell Pigg, CEO of ECM Hospital (RegionalCare) -

I want to provide you with a quick summation of our meeting tonight with property owners of the preferred site for the new North Alabama Medical Center. The following information was shared with the group:

* The preferred site encompasses six blocks from Helton Drive through Enterprise Street, just past the bridge overpass on Veteran’s Drive.

* We have signed a letter of intent with New Vision United Methodist Church.

* There are available alternate sites if agreement cannot be reached with all property owners.

* Property owners will be offered double (100% more than) the appraised property value.

* Local appraisers will be used during the valuation process.

* Title searches, appraisals, transfer taxes and broker fees will be covered by RegionalCare.

* Sellers will be issued an earnest money of 10% of the purchase price once clear title is established and all property owners are under contract by October 1, 2012.

* Owners will be issued final checks at the completion and approval of the CON and government required processes.

* Estimated closing date is the first half of 2014.

We had a good group in attendance tonight and are excited about moving ahead with this phase of the project. Our local broker will begin making contact with owners on Friday. As events occur, I will keep you posted. I appreciated your many efforts to make our hospital the areas (sic) first choice for healthcare.

All property owners under contract by October 1, 2012? It's going to be an interesting summer...

Shoalanda