30-year-old JaQuan had a lot going for him in the spring of 2021. He had a good job and a tight crew of friends that he performed with as part of a local rap group. But most important to him – his close-knit family: a devoted mom, little nieces and nephews who called him “Uncle Quan,” and a big brother he admired. But police believe that brother is holding a secret…
Courtesy of Richmond Police Department
Episode Info
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JaQuan Atkins. Courtesy: JaQuan’s aunt, Yolanda West
The outside of JaQuan’s house on Snowden Lane in Richmond the night investigators arrived at the crime scene. Courtesy: Richmond Police Department
DMV photo of suspect Eric Atkins. Courtesy: Richmond Police Department
According to Richmond Detective Mark Godwin, this picture was found on JaQuan’s phone, and it was timestamped around the same time the M.E. thinks JaQuan was murdered. It features Eric Atkins holding a gun. Courtesy: Richmond Police Department
Eric Atkins’ arrest mugshot. Courtesy: Richmond Police Department
Episode Source Material
- Original reporting by Madison Cavalchire