It's been 14 years since the Christian-Newsom murders; 5 nigger animals convicted remain behind bars

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It has been 14 years since 21-year-old
Channon Christian and 23-year-old Chris Newsom were brutally
murdered. In the years since, their families have fought for justice
while also honoring their memories.

The randomness of the crimes left the community in fear and the
victims’ families have been forced to constantly relive the
nightmare, appearing in court hundreds of times in their pursuit of
justice — which has also resulted in several new laws and five
people in prison for their crimes.

Lemaricus Davidson, the alleged ringleader of the carjacking,
kidnapping, rapes and murders was sentenced to death. Letalvis
Cobbins is serving life without parole.

George Thomas is serving two consecutive life terms. Eric Boyd was
given two life sentences plus 90 years.

Late last year, Vanessa Coleman, who was deemed a facilitator and
sentenced to 35 years, was denied parole.

Channon Christian, 21, and her boyfriend Chris Newsom, 23, did not
arrive at a friend’s party on Jan. 6, 2007, and never returned home
to their parents. They were last seen at the Washington Ridge
Apartments. The next day, a train conductor reported a body near the
railroad tracks and Ninth Avenue in East Knoxville. The next day it
was learned the bound and burned body was that of Chris Newsom and
later it was revealed he had been raped, beaten and shot. Channon’s
abandoned vehicle was found nearby.

On Jan. 9, 2007, fingerprints in the car led to a house at 2316
Chipman St. A body was found, but not immediately identified.
Friends and family feared the worst and later investigators
confirmed Channon Christian was dead. She was found in a trash can —
beaten, raped and with bleach poured down her throat. The medical
examiner determined she suffocated in the trash can.

Since the discovery of their bodies, the manhunt that followed and
the arrests and later convictions of those held responsible for the
young couple’s deaths, the tragedy continues. Those convicted who
remain behind bars continue to exercise their legal rights in the
appeals process and court dates continue.

The latest proceeding occurred in December.

We will continue to update this ongoing story, developing since
2007, as we learn more.