In Jamaica, a member of the U.S. Navy finds themselves in a complex and disturbing situation. Leoda Bradshaw, a petty officer and cook stationed in Miami as part of a recruiting team, is facing serious allegations tied to a tragic murder-for-hire plot.
Jamaican authorities accuse Bradshaw of being involved in a plot that led to the death of her romantic partner, Toshyna Patterson, and their 10-month-old daughter, Sarayah Paulwell, in a jealous outburst last month.
The charges against Bradshaw include two counts of murder, conspiracy to murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy to kidnap. According to Jamaican prosecutors, she allegedly hired two hitmen to carry out these horrendous acts upon discovering that her romantic partner was the child's father.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey shared, "Both were brutally murdered and their bodies disposed of," during a recent press conference, describing it as one of the most painful cases in recent memory.
Bradshaw is said to have conspired with her cousin, Roland Balfour, to enlist two individuals who ultimately kidnapped and murdered the mother and daughter before burning their bodies.
The disturbing sequence of events started when Bradshaw learned about young Sarayah on September 5, 2023. Subsequently, she contacted Patterson through Facebook, claiming to be Mr. Paulwell's wife and proposing a DNA test to determine the child's paternity. After a brief exchange, Patterson blocked Bradshaw from her account the same day.
The man at the center of the alleged jealousy, Phillip Paulwell, is a well-known Jamaican politician and a Member of Parliament for Kingston East and Port Royal. He expressed his deep sadness over the tragic deaths and has not addressed the claim that Bradshaw considered him her "spouse."
The case involves several other individuals, including Roland Balfour, Roshane Miller, and Richard Brown, each facing a range of charges related to their alleged roles in this disturbing incident. The case is currently before Supreme Court Justice Simone Wolfe-Reese.
As the legal proceedings unfold, Bradshaw's defense attorney, Deborah Martin, has expressed concerns about the dissemination of information. The Navy acknowledged Bradshaw's arrest and mentioned that both Jamaican authorities and the Navy Criminal Investigative Service are actively investigating the matter.
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