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Ibraheem Yazeed, murder suspect in Aniah Blanchard case charged with three counts of capital murder

Ibraheem Yazeed, the man accused of murdering Aniah Blanchard, the stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight contender, Walt Harris, has been charged with three counts of capital murder. As per an initial report from MMA Junkie as per Steve Marshall from the office of Alabama Attorney General, Ibraheem Yazeed has been charged with three counts of capital […]

Ibraheem Yazeed, the man accused of murdering Aniah Blanchard, the stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight contender, Walt Harris, has been charged with three counts of capital murder.

As per an initial report from MMA Junkie as per Steve Marshall from the office of Alabama Attorney General, Ibraheem Yazeed has been charged with three counts of capital murder, almost three years to the day that Blanchard’s body was discovered in Macon County.

“The indictment charges Yazeed did intentionally cause the death of Blanchard by shooting her with a gun during the course of abducting her and robbing her of a vehicle and cell phone,” A written release detailed. “The indictment also charges Yazeed intentionally caused Blanchard’s death while she was inside her vehicle, a 2017 Honda CR-V.”

Ibraheem Yazeed may face the death penalty if convicted of any charge

Yazeed may face the death penalty if convicted of any of the three capital murder charges brought against him, or life in prison without the possibility of parole. Ibraheem Yazeed has been charged with first-degree kidnapping, first-degree murder during robbery, and first-degree murder involving a vehicle.

Blanchard, the stepdaughter of the aforenoted, Harris, was reported missing on October 24. Before her body was discover in a wooded area on November 25. in Macon County. At the time of her death, Blanchard, 19, was attending college as a student.

Following the discovery of his stepdaughter’s body, Harris headlined a UFC Fight Night Jacksonville event against Alistair Overeem in May 2020, suffering a knockout loss in the second round. Harris has not competed since June of last year, suffering back-to-back stoppage defeats against both Alexander Volkov, and Marcin Tybura.

Harris was since scheduled to fight against Australian knockout artist, Tai Tuivasa in October of last year, however, the bout was shelved after Harris withdrew from the bout due to undisclosed circumstances.

Accused Murderer Of Aniah Blanchard Indicted On 3 Charges

UFC heavyweight Walt Harris and his family are one step closer to getting justice for his murdered stepdaughter Aniah Blanchard. 32-year-old Ibraheem Yazeed, the accused murderer of Blanchard, was indicted on three capital murder charges in an Alabama courtroom this week. The indictments include capital murder during a kidnapping, during a robbery, and involving a…

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Harris Urges Voters To Back Bail Changes After Blanchard’s Death

A group, including multiple Alabama mayors and UFC heavyweight Walt Harris, have urged voters to force a constitutional amendment related to the murder of Aniah Blanchard. Blanchard, the stepdaughter of MMA fighter Harris, went missing on October 24, 2…

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Walt Harris Fighting At UFC on ESPN 8 To Make Late Stepdaughter Proud

UFC heavyweight Walt Harris wants to make Aniah Blanchard proud. Blanchard, Harris’ 19-year-old stepdaughter, went missing in Oct. 2019. Weeks later, her remains were found. Suspect, Ibraheem Yazeed, was arrested and is being charged in the killing of Blanchard. Harris will return to the Octagon for the first time since his stepdaughter’s death tonight (May 16) […]

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Walt Harris Plans To Make His Late Step Daughter Proud In Alistair Overeem Fight

Heavyweight contender Walt Harris will fight tonight for the first time since the tragic death of his stepdaughter Aniah Blanchard. ‘The Big Ticket’ is set to face heavyweight legend Alistair Overeem in the main event at UFC on ESPN 8 which will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Harris is […]

Harris is coming into the fight on a two-fight win streak and hasn’t had a legitimate loss since falling short against Fabricio Werdum in October 2017. His latest win came in a spectacular 12-second knockout of Aleksei Oleinik who coincidentally beat the former heavyweight champion Werdum at UFC 249 last week.

Since his win over the Russian submission specialist Harris and his family have endured the worst tragedy anyone could imagine. His stepdaughter Aniah went missing and after a long search, her remains were found and identified on November 27, 2019. The autopsy revealed the 19-year-old had died from a single gunshot wound. Ibraheem Yazeed has since been arrested and charged with kidnapping and murder if convicted he faces the death penalty.

Walt Harris Will Fight For Aniah At UFC on EPSN 8

Speaking to TMZ Sports ahead of his fight against Overeem, Harris talked about his return to fighting and how he plans to make his stepdaughter proud with his performance tonight.

“I love her so much, and I’m going to make her proud,” Harris said. “There will probably be some tears shed, I’ll go ahead and let ya’ll know right now.”

“It’s proof that you can go through the worst thing you can possibly think of in your life, and bounce back,” Harris said. “I’m so grateful to the UFC, and to the fans, and everybody who’s supported me through all of this. And, that’s kinda been my motivation, that’s why I want to go in there and put a show on for them Saturday night and say thank you.”

“I’m at peace, man. I love her so much, and I’m going to make her proud Saturday night.”

Everyone at LowKickMMA continues to send our condolences to Walt Harris and his family at this time.

Aniah Blanchard ‘Went For The Gun’ Before She Was Shot

Aniah Blanchard “went for the gun” before she was shot to her death by murder suspect Ibraheem Yazeed according to court affidavits. Blanchard was missing since late October until remains — later confirmed to be hers — were discovered in Macon County, Alabama last month. Ibraheem Yazeed was one of three suspects arrested in connection […]

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Aniah Blanchard “went for the gun” before she was shot to her death by murder suspect Ibraheem Yazeed according to court affidavits.

Blanchard was missing since late October until remains — later confirmed to be hers — were discovered in Macon County, Alabama last month.

Ibraheem Yazeed was one of three suspects arrested in connection to her kidnapping and was recently solely charged with her murder after it came to light that Blanchard was shot dead.

“In the interests of public safety, I can say that the investigation has determined Ibraheem Yazeed to be the lone person responsible for Aniah’s abduction and her murder and he remains in the Lee County jail without bond,’’ Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes said. “Mr. Yazeed remains innocent of any charges against him until his guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

“From its first moments, law enforcement moved swiftly and methodically to find Aniah’s abductor, her murderer, and her. The process of seeing justice done on behalf of Aniah and her family will not be swift, but it will be thorough. It is my intention that the response to this horrific crime serve as a warning to anyone who believes they want to come to Lee County and engage in violent criminal behavior. You will be dealt with and the consequences will be severe.”

According to an unindentified person located by police (via MMA Junkie), “Yazeed was seen at a residence in Montgomery wearing only shorts, with a gun tucked into the shorts.”

The court affidavit also mentions that “during a subsequent conversation with Yazeed, Yazeed admitted to shooting a girl, and stated the girl ‘went for the gun.’”

Yazeed is set to appear in court on Thursday to face a bond revocation on his previous charges of kidnapping, attempted murder, robbery and possession of marijuana. He was notably free on bond from those charges.

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