AJ Jewel Murder Suspect Released on Bail
Posted by Media Outrage on October 22, 2009
Frederick Richardson was released on bail.
Via AHH:
Frederick Richardson, suspect in the death of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Ashley “A.J.” Jewell, has been released after posting a $10,000 bond.
Richardson was taken from Atlanta’s Fulton County Jail yesterday morning (October 20) and made a brief court appearance before Judge Karen Woodson, who set the bond following new autopsy information about Jewell’s death.
Jewell and Richardson allegedly fought over an undisclosed dispute at Body Tap, an Atlanta area strip club on October 2.
Following the confrontation Jewell died, apparently due to injuries sustained in the fight. “Preliminary results are suggestive of [Sickle Cell],” explained Dr. Kelly Rose. “The altercation played a role in that, and his underlying disease process contributed to his overall demise.”
At the time of his arrest, authorities had presumed Jewell’s death was due to head trauma, and charged Richardson accordingly with voluntary manslaughter.
Jewell’s family has acknowledged that A.J. suffered from Sickle Cell, but remain steadfast that his death was due to blows inflicted by Richardson, and possibly several other individuals.
“Our son A.J. had the Sickle Cell trait which caused no related medical problems during his life. We feel A.J.’s death was a result of the malicious attack by the individual and/or individuals present during the fight,” the Jewell family stated to TMZ.com
Whether Frederick Richardson faces a future indictment will be contingent on the final autopsy, which is expected to verify if the death was caused by Sickle Cell complications, or the fight.
A.J. Jewell leaves behind his fiancé and Real Housewives of Atlanta co-star Kandi Burruss, and six children.
At press time, Frederick Richardson nor his attorney have publicly commented on the case.
bren45 said
When a person has the Sickle cell trait they can not over exert themselves. They usually will not have any health problems. They are just the carrier. So if he married someone with the trait. Then their children will have Sickl cell. He was fighting which was a shock to his system. This is sad.
ucanb2 said
Tragic!
sweet_tea said
This is one of those crazy abnormalities that will end up as an episode of Law & Order. It took the perfect storm of circumstances for an ordinary fight to turn into murder. How sad for all involved, but no one more than that team of kids he left behind. That’s going to be a tough road for them and Kandi (who has legal custody of two).
pattie said
what the hell
MissTX85 said
WOW! This is gonna be a crazy case!
Atlantaaaaa said
Damn, I feel sorry for Fred.(For AJ too). Personally, I don’t feel like Fred should be charged with anything but battery what they have failed to report is that A.J. attacked Fred with brass knuckles first. Also, Fred did not attack him with a weapon so that’s another reason why I think that he should get off. A.J. went to the bodytap to fight. He thought that he was a bad ass. Even though there is no reason for a person’s life to be taken. You have to pick your battles wisely. And by him getting only a $10,000.00 bond seems to me like he might be headed towards getting off.