Two men from Kentucky, Chadwick Fleming, 35, and Davone Collins, 26, have been formally charged with a murder that took place in October 2024. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Mitchell Jackson, was discovered dead and wrapped in sheets at a crossroads. The Louisville Metropolitan Police Department announced the indictment on Wednesday via a Facebook post.
Jackson’s body was discovered on October 20, 2024, at the junction of 18th Street and West Muhammad Ali Boulevard in Louisville. Initial reports from the police indicated that the body was bound with duct tape. It was later confirmed that the cause of death was gunshot wounds.
Local NBC affiliate WAVE obtained an arrest citation that revealed Fleming was apprehended on October 25, 2024, five days after the discovery of Jackson’s body. The investigation into Jackson’s murder reportedly uncovered that his body had been wrapped in sheets and garbage bags, and secured with zip ties and duct tape.
The police further reported that the body had allegedly been attached to the bumper of an SUV and dragged along the street by Fleming. At some point, the body became detached from the SUV, and Fleming attempted unsuccessfully to load it into the back of the vehicle. Surveillance footage reportedly captured the moment Fleming allegedly discarded Jackson’s body at the intersection.
Fleming was initially charged with tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse. He was held at the Louisville Metropolitan Detention Center on a $100,000 bond. Following the indictment, Fleming now faces an additional charge of murder.
Collins was also indicted on charges of tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse in relation to the same case. However, details regarding his involvement or his relationship with Fleming have not been disclosed. Collins was arrested without incident on Tuesday and is currently detained at the Louisville Metropolitan Detention Center.
Both Fleming and Collins are set to appear in court on July 28.