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Whitman told the AP that Lannons allegations of child sex abuse are heartbreaking, and that through his anger over his sisters killing, part of him feels bad for his former brother-in-law. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says. Grants authorities have described Mata as Jennifer Lannons boyfriend. Grants police officials are still looking for a second man, Daniel Lemos, 45, for questioning in connection with the deaths of Jennifer Lannon, Mata, Miller and Apostalon. It was one more shock to a family already reeling. The kids received checkups and an exam of the 7-year-old, who had dealt with heart problems since birth, revealed she needed urgent care. Shortly after Mr. Lannon was arrested, our detectives went to St. Louis and interviewed him about the case, Gallegos said. Sean Lannon case: Sean Lannon, 47, is a suspect in five killings in New Jersey and New Mexico. The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Gloucester County prosecutors, the Albuquerque Police Department and the Grants Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment. We go a lot of places together.. Grants police officials are still looking for a second man, Daniel Lemos, 45, for questioning in connection with the deaths of Jennifer Lannon, Mata, Miller and Apostalon. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Who Is Ana Walshe, the Massachusetts Mom Missing Since New Year's Day? Suspect wanted for multi-state bloodbath caught, charged for NJ slaying An online fundraiser has been launched to benefit Jennifer Lannon, who authorities say was among four people in New Mexico who were killed by her ex-husband. Read MoreFather of Peeps Ira Bob Born dies, A woman in Hawaii had a rocky start to her night on Saturday. Were clinging to our faith right now in the Lord. Their bodies were in Apostalons truck when they were found, the AP reported. Please subscribe today to NJ.com. Police said three of them had been reported missing in January from Grants, about 80 miles west of Albuquerque. Police identify Sunport homicide victims - KOB.com He admitted to killing a total of 16 people, 15 being in New Mexico and one in the state of New Jersey, Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Alec Gutierrez said Friday afternoon. Residents told CBS Philadelphia they were shaken to learn about the death of Dabkowski. He and Jennifer, who share three young children, divorced in 2019, according to New Mexico court. The gruesome discovery at the parking garage about 80 miles (129 kilometers) from the tiny town where Lannon, Mata and Miller lived touched off a nationwide manhunt for Lannon's ex-husband in a strange case stretching from New Mexico to New Jersey that raised questions about possible serial killings and left grieving loved ones trying to understand what happened. Lemos, a wanted fugitive, is armed and dangerous and goes by the nicknames of Dog or Perro. In this photo taken in October 2020, Jennifer Lannon, second from right, poses for a photo with her brother Chris Whitman, second from left, and sisters, Sarah Whitman, far left, and Kim Bermudez in Blackwood, New Jersey. Lannon reportedly said hed lured his victims to a home in Grants, a small city about 80 miles west of Albuquerque, and killed them. "He was a real good guy from what I could tell, just a total shock that it happened to him," a neighbor said. He faces charges including murder, robbery, burglary, and theft of a motor vehicle, the AP reports. According to Millers family, he was last seen Jan. 24 as he left to give Mata and Lannon a ride somewhere. In fact, he said he met Dabkowski at the birthday party of one of the Lannon children a couple of years ago, and all seemed fine. Sure, anythings possible, Grants police Lt. David Chavez told the AP. Our hearts go out to all who loved Jen and to her precious children who will undoubtedly miss their mommy forever. All of the bodies were discovered in Apostalon's car. Lannon's body and three other people were found in a vehicle in a parking garage at Albuquerque International Sunport, New Mexico's largest airport, on March 5. As of Tuesday morning, the fundraiser had raised more than $8,500. A newsletter obtained by NJ.com shows that Dabkowski was named Big Brother of the Year in 1985 by the Big Brothers and Sisters of Gloucester and Camden County. He was driving Dabkowskis stolen vehicle when he was taken into custody. A mix of clouds and sun. Lannon was arrested March 10 in St. Louis, Missouri. Precious 7-year-old girl battling brain tumor gets the one thing shes been wishing for. Jennifer Lannon has five children total, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help her family. This brought a tiny bit of closure of everything that happened in the past year. To honor his sister, they had her first name added to the middle names of her two daughters as part of the adoption. For all the time that he has shared with Eric and Sean, for all that he has taught them: games, woodworking sports skills, and the patience and perseverance that goes along with them, Mike says that his Little Brothers have taught him even more, the article stated. When family members could not reach Jennifer Lannon, they reported her missing. Two of the children have extensive heart issues. When Millers truck was found abandoned in Grants on Feb. 9, Grants investigators began searching for Lannon and Mata to ask about Millers disappearance. He said Lannon retrieved two hammers from Dabkowskis garage and handed them to the older man, telling him, Youre going to need these. The deaths are being investigated as homicides and Jennifer's husband, Sean Lannon, is a person of interest in the case, Albuquerque police told the AP. Local law enforcement officials in New Mexico and in New Jersey are working with federal agents on the veracity of claims by Sean Lannon, including that he killed 11 other people, the official said. Husband Allegedly Beats Beloved Hairdresser Wife to Death in Her Sleep with Wrench, Idaho Woman Made TikTok Videos Showing Flyer for Missing Boy. One is believed to have died in Albuquerque. Jennifer Lannons brother, Chris Whitman, told the AP over the weekend that Sean Lannon told the family Jennifer had run off with some friends in January. Jennifer Lannon has five children total, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help her family. Police in New Mexico scrambled to alert their counterparts in New Jersey. were found inside a car at a Sunport parking garage Friday. Jennifer Whitman Lannon Family Fund $21,644 raised of $30,000 goal Donate now Joseph Wojtowicz $25 4 mos Anonymous $25 11 mos Janet Meyers $25 11 mos Nancy Caruso $100 11 mos Anonymous $45 16 mos See top Lisa Walker is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Chris Whitman. We build boats, cars and things like that. Press alt + / to open this menu. Four bodies, including that of Lannon's ex-wife, were found March 5, 2021, in a pickup truck at the Albuquerque International Sunport. afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. The affidavit also states Sean Lannon is the primary suspect in the homicides of four individuals in New Mexico to include his wife Jennifer Lannon. He attempted to break into a second house but was chased away by a neighbor, police officials said. I would suggest that this fact alone illustrates this was not purposeful murder, Unger said, according to NJ.com. The Albuquerque Journal reported that two of the four known New Mexico victims were found in pieces. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. The filing sought custody of . Court records show the couple filed. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The body of Jennifer Lannon, a 39-year-old South Jersey native, and the severed corpses of her boyfriend and another man were packed into storage containers in the truck's cab and bed, say police. As the family coped with its grief and uncertainty about what the future would hold, they tried to provide a happy home for Jennifers kids. From his familys South Jersey home, Sean Lannon headed to Virginia, using a false identity to get rides from drivers with Uber and Lyft, according to NJ.com. The hammer used to kill Dabkowski was in the vehicle when Lannon was arrested, NJ.com reported. The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office encourages any witnesses with information regarding this crime to call Sgt. When Sean M. Lannon flew back to New Jersey from New Mexico with his three young children on March 4, he told his wifes family he planned to find a new job and then return West to look for his wife, Jennifer, who had been missing since January. So Sad: Bodies of 4 People Including a Mom of 5 Found in - LOVEBSCOTT Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee. He was repeatedly sexually assaulted, and during that time, (Dabkowski) documented those sexual assaults, those rapes, by taking pictures of himself with Mr. Lannon in sexually compromised positions, Unger argued. Danny Lemos is our cousin. I dont want to hurt you., I would suggest that this fact alone illustrates this was not purposeful murder, Unger said, according to NJ.com. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Police officials said Jennifer Lannon, Mata and Miller were known to be friends, but it was unclear how, or even if, the trio knew Apostalon. Police say three of them were reported missing in January from Grants, about 80 miles west of Albuquerque. WISH GRANTED FOR LITTLE BOY GRIEVING THE LOSS OF HIS BABY SISTER. He acts very nice and we do lots of things with him. The hammer used to kill Dabkowski was in the vehicle when Lannon was arrested, NJ.com reported. Authorities have not yet corroborated Lannons claims of over a dozen victims. At. Suspect in quadruple Sunport homicide says he killed as many as 15 Prosecutors in Gloucester County told reporters that Dabkowski's body was discovered during a wellness check at his apartment. He admitted to killing a total of 16 people, 15 being in New Mexico and one in the state of New Jersey, Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Alec Gutierrez said Friday afternoon. Jennifer Lannon Profiles | Facebook Whitman said the family did not know of the alleged abuse. Fundraiser by Jennifer Runyon : Karri Imes - gofundme.com Lannon thus far has been accused of killing five people, beginning with four people whose bodies were found March 5 inside a pickup truck parked at Albuquerque International Sunport, the largest airport in New Mexico. Apostalon, who lived out of his vehicle, was known to give people rides for cash, but it was not known if thats how he met the other three victims. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. At this time Lannon has only been charged in the murder of Dabkowski. 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Mom Found Partly Buried 2 Weeks After She Failed to Meet Son at Bus Stop, Woman in Custody After 'Ruthless' Alleged Murders of Elderly Couple at Fla. Retirement Community, N.J. The cause of their deaths has not been made public. It was a year ago they learned their beloved Jennifer, who grew up with her brother and sisters in Blackwood, had been killed, allegedly by ex-husband Sean Lannon in the Grants, New Mexico,. One of the twin infants rescued last month during an Amber Alert in Ohio that garnered national attention died late Saturday, police said. They love each other, Whitman said. They were excited and they knew they were safe. Albuquerque police told AP that detectives will travel to New Jersey to question Sean on the four deaths in New Mexico. "He is our family. Manhunt ends in Missouri for man linked to 4 deaths in New Mexico, 1 Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. A fifth victim was found days later in New Jersey. David Abbott's Journey to Recovery aka FU Cancer Gloucester County prosecutors announced March 10 that Lannon was charged with multiple counts of murder, robbery, burglary, motor vehicle theft and weapons counts. Former Playboy Model Gets Prison Time in Slaying of Psychiatrist Found Dead in Her Las Vegas Car Trunk. He said he broke into the older mans home to retrieve sexually explicit photos of himself with Dabkowski. Investigators in New Mexico had suspected Lannon was responsible for the January disappearance of Jennifer and two acquaintances. Man accused of 5 killings claims hes killed 16 people, authorities say (NCD). He hopes thats a good omen for some progress. Four bodies, including that of Lannon's ex-wife, were found March 5, 2021, in a pickup truck at the Albuquerque International Sunport. Dabkowski, who has been described as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America youth mentor to Sean Lannon and his twin brother, Eric Lannon, was bludgeoned to death with a hammer, according to court records obtained by the AP. Jennifer Lannon has five children total, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help her family. For right now, the Whitmans are treasuring this moment of joy as they continue their healing process. Authorities said in court documents that Lannon, 47, made the admission in a phone call to a relative, who told investigators he expressed remorse. Lannon is accused of breaking in and beating the 66-year-old to death with a hammer, according to an affidavit. The kids a boy and two girls, ages 5, 7 and 8 have been with the family since last March, joining the Whitmans own young son and daughter. WISH GRANTED FOR BOY WHO SUPPORTS HIS MOM AS SHE FACES SCARY BRAIN SURGERY. The victims were identified as Jennifer Lannon, 39; Matthew Miller, 21; Jesten Mata, 40; and Randal Apostalon, 60. It was a year ago that Lannon flew back to the East Coast with the couples three young kids and allegedly killed his former childhood mentor in South Jersey on March 8. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. From my knowledge and our familys knowledge, they were working on their relationship and heading in the right direction. Read MoreBoulder crashes into home; rolls through living room and ends up in bedroom, Insurance companies State Farm and Progressive say they have temporarily stopped writing new auto insurance policies for some model years and trim levels of Hyundai and Kia vehicles because of Read MoreState Farm, Progressive have stopped insuring some Kia, Hyundai vehicles, More than 50,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products have been recalled over concerns of possible listeria contamination. As of Tuesday, Lannon was being held without bond in the jail in Salem County, New Jersey. An online fundraiser has been launched to benefit Jennifer Lannon, who authorities say was among four people in New Mexico who were killed by her ex-husband. WISH GRANTED. When Millers truck was found abandoned in Grants on Feb. 9, Grants investigators began searching for Lannon and Mata to ask about Millers disappearance. New Journey - Jennifer Lannon Death - Dead, Obituary, | Facebook Lannon flew back to the East Coast with the couple's three young children a day before the bodies were found in New Mexico. It brings some kind of peace, knowing that theyre here with us and were able to honor my sister. As of Tuesday, Lannon was being held without bond in the jail in Salem County, New Jersey. It was after the second break-in attempt that he went to Dabkowskis home, authorities said. According to Whitman, Sean Lannon flew with the children March 4, the day before Jennifer Lannons body was found, to New Jersey, where he left the children with his family and said he was returning west to continue looking for his ex-wife. Jennifer Lannon poses for a photo with her brother and sisters during her last visit to New Jersey in October 2020. We havent figured out how Randall fits into this, Chavez told the newspaper. Winds light and variable. They have a happy future to look forward to.. A fifth victim was found days later in New Jersey. Sean Michael Lannon, suspect in 5 killings, captured by police in - nj Chris Whitman, Jennifer Lannon's brother, said that Sean Lannon told the family in January that Jennifer had "run off" with some friends, possibly to Arizona, and Whitman told the AP on Saturday that the story didn't sound right because "she was a great mom and, just, it would be uncharacteristic of her to not be with her children.". It was a year ago they learned their beloved Jennifer, who grew up with her brother and sisters in Blackwood, had been killed, allegedly by ex-husband Sean Lannon in the Grants, New Mexico, home they shared. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Lannon reportedly said hed lured his victims to a home in Grants, a small city about 80 miles west of Albuquerque, and killed them. It worked. KOB 4 spoke with Millers aunt who said while drugs were present in Millers life, he was a good kid. Whitman said his family did not believe his sister had run off and left behind her children, including two girls ages 6 and 7 and a 4-year-old boy shed had with Sean Lannon. Read MorePolice officers shoot, kill gunman at Target in Nebraska, A man who wanted to shine a light on the East Coast Greenway has completed his journey from Maine all the way south to Key West in Florida. Loved ones struggle with why New Mexico friends were killed Names and details of this wish were purposely left out of this post for safety & confidentiality purposes. Lannon's ex-husband, Sean Lannon, is accused of killer her and four others in New Mexico and New Jersey. This whole year, I was looking for some type of closure, he said. He attempted to break into a second house but was chased away by a neighbor, police officials said. / CBS/AP. In the Jennifer Whitman Lannon Family Fund GoFundMe, Jennifer Lannon is described as a beloved daughter, sister and most importantly a mom to five kids, who are currently staying with family members. Sean Lannon, 47 of East Greenwich, is also accused of killing an East Greenwich man he knew, beating him to death with a blunt object and stealing his car to travel to New Mexico. GRANTS, N.M. A New Mexico man suspected of killing five people, including his ex-wife, across two states has claimed hes killed a total of 16 people, authorities said. Unfortunately, we are still investigating that and conducting search warrants for evidentiary value.. I knew he was a close just a close friend to Sean, and that he was a father figure, Whitman said. Lannons mother and sister dropped the kids off with the Whitmans on March 7 for a visit and authorities moved in to place the family under protective custody. On a GoFundMe page set up by family, Jennifer is described as having been "a beloved daughter, sister and most importantly a mom to five kids.". Police found Jennifer Lannon's body along with the bodies of Matthew Miller, 21, Jesten Mata, 40, and Randal Apostalon, 60 around 1 a.m. on March 5 at the Albuquerque International Sunport. But outside of that, we knew nothing else. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. A New Jersey prosecutor said in court on Friday that Sean M. Lannon, 47, of Grants, has admitted to killing his ex-wife, his former childhood mentor and three others, as well as 11 other individuals who were drug dealers, according to NJ.com. In this photo taken in October 2020, Jennifer Lannon, second from right, poses for a photo with her brother Chris Whitman, second from left, and sisters, Sarah Whitman, far left, and Kim Bermudez . According to police, Jennifer, Miller and Mata were friends. For all the time that he has shared with Eric and Sean, for all that he has taught them: games, woodworking sports skills, and the patience and perseverance that goes along with them, Mike says that his Little Brothers have taught him even more, the article stated. Jennifer Lannon loved her children, though she lost custody of them because of her struggle with prescription drug use. Wish Granted for Child of Murdered Mother - Bianca's Kids Jennifer Lannon, second from right, is pictured in October 2020 with her siblings Sarah Whitman, from left, Chris Whitman and Kim Bermudez. Join Facebook to connect with Jennifer Lannon and others you may know. Due to relocating across the country unexpectedly, the kids were not able to bring their own personal belongings, so they are in need of basic necessities. Unfortunately, we are still investigating that and conducting search warrants for evidentiary value. Jennifer Runyon needs your support for Karri Imes My dearest friend Karri just can't get a break in life. Read MoreJourney complete: Man riding unicycle makes it to Key West, For many families, an Easter basket wouldnt be complete without this man. Apostalon, however, was from Albuquerque. Lannon is accused of bludgeoning the man to death and stealing his vehicle. I knew he was a close just a close friend to Sean, and that he was a father figure, Whitman said. Jump to. Is it plausible?" He did not even bring a weapon to the home., The defense attorney said Lannon sought to retrieve the explicit photos because he didnt want anybody to have control over (him) any longer.. Jennifer Whitman Lannon Family Fund GoFundMe. Dabkowski was killed on March 8 in his home in East Greenwich, New Jersey, officials said. Shortly after Mr. Lannon was arrested, our detectives went to St. Louis and interviewed him about the case, Gallegos said. (Sharon Whitman via AP). Sean Lannon is accused of killing Michael Dabkowski at Dabkowski's East Greenwich house on March 8. Three days after the quadruple homicide was discovered, a welfare check conducted 2,000 miles away at the East Greenwich Township, New Jersey, home of Michael Dabkowski, 66, led to the discovery of his body. He said Jennifer Lannon, a nurse, moved to New Mexico with her husband after he got a job as the foreman of an environmental clean-up crew at an oil field. From my knowledge and our familys knowledge, they were working on their relationship and heading in the right direction.. Those bodies were positively identified as Matthew Miller, Jennifer Lannon, Jesten Mata, and Randal Apostalon. Mom Is Fatally Shot by Retired Police Officer Ex-Boyfriend, Who Then Turns Gun on Himself. Now She Faces Charges, 21 Years After Teen's Body Is Found Frozen in Rural Pa., Details Emerge About His Suspected Killer, DNA on Toothbrush Helps Colorado Police Crack 2006 Cold Case, N.J. Medical; Emergency; Memorial; Education . New Journey - Jennifer Lannon Death - Dead, Obituary, | Facebook The parties are scheduled to return to court April 22, which is Jennifers birthday, Whitman noted. Lorsque vous utilisez nos sites et applications, nous utilisons des, authentifier les utilisateurs, appliquer des mesures de scurit, empcher les spams et les abus; et. Sean, 47, of Grants, New Mexico, is already in custody in New Jersey, where he is charged with the murder of 66-year-old Michael Dabkowski, theAP reports. GLOUCESTER COUNTY VIXENS BLESS BIANCAS KIDS WITH A MASSIVE DONATION! GoFundMe. When family members could not reach Jennifer Lannon, they reported her missing. Lannon was arrested on March 10 in St. Louis, Missouri, after a several-day manhunt across state lines. Working man & sole provider of family on the brink of losing everything receives a big Christmas blessing from Biancas Kids. Jennifer Whitman Lannon Family Fund - GoFundMe He then returned to New Jersey, where he broke into a home in Elk Township. He said he broke into the older mans home to retrieve sexually explicit photos of himself with Dabkowski. He left the kids with family and then traveled to multiple locations . Its my understanding that the FBI is assisting New Mexico in their investigation.. Sean Lannon has told authorities that Dabkowski sexually abused him as a child. Sean and Jennifer Lannon, who divorced in 2019, were both originally from New Jersey, NJ.com reported, citing New Mexico court records. Sure, anythings possible, Grants police Lt. David Chavez told the AP. MEET TRAVIS. Two of the kids have special needs. Read more here: $5K Offered As Man Sought In NJ Murder, 4 New Mexico Deaths: Cops. On Monday, New Mexico authorities announced that charges against Lannon for the deaths of his ex-wife and three others were imminent. This helped this definitely helped.. At far right, police investigate the scene where four bodies, including those of Jennifer Lannon, Miller and Mata, were found March 5, 2021, in a pickup truck, bottom right, at the Albuquerque International Sunport. Cause. Jennifer Lannon Death - Dead, Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death, Passed Away: With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Jennifer Lannon, through social media publications made on Twitter. On top of grieving the loss of their daughter and sister they now have to figure out how to cover any leftover funeral related expenses, medical bills for kids and the unexpected costs of caring for Jennifers five children..