Camilla Jessen
Now the reason behind his horrific actions is coming to light.
A horrific crime has shocked Memphis, Tennessee, as Brandon Isabelle has been charged with killing his newborn child and his girlfriend in an alleged premeditated attack.
The Crime
Isabelle, 28, faces two counts of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse and neglect, and aggravated kidnapping.
He allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend, 27-year-old Danielle Hoyle, before throwing their two-day-old daughter, Kennedy Hoyle, into the Mississippi River.
The Mississippi River is known to be home to alligators
Court Appearance
He appeared in court on September 23, where a jury of 10 women and four men was finalized for his upcoming trial.
According to Unilad, Isabelle has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Relationship Background
According to prosecutors, Isabelle and Hoyle both worked for FedEx and had a sexual relationship that resulted in Danielle becoming pregnant.
Attorney Dru Carpenter stated that Isabelle was also involved with another FedEx employee who wanted to end her relationship with him due to the pregnancy.
Events Leading to the Murder
Danielle gave birth to Kennedy on January 31, 2022.
She was allegedly asked to meet Isabelle in Whitehaven under the pretense of receiving baby clothes.
Prosecutors claim this was a ruse to lure her to Sedgwick Street and Levi Road, where Isabelle shot her in the head.
The Motive
After killing Danielle, Isabelle allegedly drove to the Mud Island Ramp and threw the newborn into the river.
Prosecutors say the motive was that he did not want a child, which he reportedly admitted during a status conference last month.
Confession and Evidence
Video evidence shows Isabelle admitting to investigators that he killed Danielle and threw the baby into the river.
Police confirmed that he also confessed to the murders.
Officer Cody Sutton testified that Danielle’s body was found near her car, with blood visible on the driver’s seat.
Sergeant Jeramy Cline recovered an Apple Watch from Danielle’s mother, which contained messages showing Isabelle had asked Danielle to have the baby aborted.
Victim’s Family Statement
Danielle’s mother, April Campbell, testified that she disapproved of her daughter’s relationship with Isabelle, citing concerns about his treatment of others.
“I said, ‘If he’s married, how do you think he’s going to treat you? If he’s not even treating his wife right, how’s he going to treat you right?’” Campbell said.
Current Status
As of now, baby Kennedy’s body has not been recovered.
Isabelle was quickly identified as a suspect and arrested in 2022.
Prosecutors stated that they possess DNA evidence, video, and testimonial proof for both murder charges.
Next Steps in the Case
The case is moving forward in the Memphis courts, with the jury prepared to hear evidence including Isabelle’s alleged confession, surveillance video, and forensic findings.
This article is made and published by Camilla Jessen, which may have used AI in the preparation
