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WATCH: Family Seeks Justice for Mannie James, Killed by Police in 2023

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Mariesa Hixon, the common-law wife of Mannie James, has voiced her profound frustrations over the insufficient communication from law enforcement regarding the ongoing investigation into the tragic events leading to Mannie’s death.

Mannie was shot and killed by law enforcement in July 2023.

She spoke to Antigua.news.

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Comments (7)

  • Antigua Surf February 10, 2025, 1:00 PM

    I can’t say i feel your pain, niether can i say i understand it. But thoroughly i believe that your is eating from the inside out. no mother, no children, no family should have to live with unjustice. and I know that one day, you will be given the justice that you deserve. hold tight Ms. Hixon, it is coming. i hope this doesnt affect your kids educationally. i will remember you in my prayer. Justice for Manni James.
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  • Justice February 10, 2025, 1:28 PM

    Another excellent production by Antigua.news. commendations. I give you blows when you mess up but I give you flowers when you produce great stuff. I enjoyed this video and the production but more importantly I felt the pain of this woman. She is clearly in need. I hope the government comes out and help her. He was murdered. Simple! Justice for mannie. Justice for Bruce Greenaway.
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  • Stone February 10, 2025, 1:34 PM

    As an adult, your interview was heart wrenching, putting myself in the place of your children, it would be and still is traumatic for them. As far as the police is concerned they dropped the ball big time and I can’t believe that up to now nothing has been done about it. No reaching out to the family, no assistance to the mother, financial or otherwise? It makes me believe that sometimes the police is as wicked as the criminals
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  • Juantia Joseph Grays Farm Possie February 10, 2025, 3:27 PM

    It’s not nice to hear about the pain that Mariesa is facing during this already difficult time. I know this young lady and mannie personally. She is right to come to the media with this. Communication is so crucial, especially in situations like this. Families need answers and support, and it’s frustrating when they feel left in the dark. My thoughts are with Mariesa and everyone affected by this tragedy. They deserve clarity and justice. Justice for Mannie. Support for her kids. Accountability for the nation. We need to hear from you. GOOD work Antigua.news. Be Original.
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  • Luka Johnson February 10, 2025, 3:32 PM

    I enjoyed looking at this video. I could tell this woman did not even want to be on camera. She looked shy. But perhaps she was determined to get Mannie story out there. To the authorities I ask you to do something or say something. We truly have not heard about this matter since it happened in 2023. This poor woman needs answers and help. Commissioner of Police Atlee Rodney, this is what you should be paying attention to. Justice for Mannie
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  • True anu February 10, 2025, 5:14 PM

    This is very sad something needs to be done after all the family is hurting they need answeres smh she has kids they need help smh
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  • Juju Bee February 10, 2025, 6:25 PM

    Good interview Shermain. I love that you show compassion. We need more interviews like this.
    I hope the government will assist her with her children cause it cant be easy
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