Jatwan Oshay Holman

Jatwan Oshay Holman, a 32-year-old man from Maplesville, Alabama, was a beloved father of three known for his infectious smile and his love for family. He was the kind of person who brought laughter and light to those around him, a man remembered for his devotion to his children and his close-knit family circle. His life was deeply rooted in his community, where he was a familiar and friendly face. But in the predawn hours of a spring Saturday, his future was violently stolen in the front yard of a home just outside his hometown.

On April 27, 2019, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Maplesville Police Department received reports of gunfire on County Road 807, a rural stretch just beyond the Maplesville city limits. When deputies and officers arrived, they discovered Jatwan Holman lying in the yard, suffering from a single gunshot wound to his chest. First responders from law enforcement and EMS worked to save him, administering first aid at the scene, but his injury was too severe. Jatwan Holman was pronounced dead where he fell, turning a quiet country road into a homicide investigation.

Investigators quickly determined that the shooting was not a random act of violence. They learned that an argument had erupted in the front yard of the residence, escalating into a physical altercation. At some point during the fight, a gun was produced and fired, striking Holman. The scene was chaotic, and by the time law enforcement arrived, the individual believed to be responsible had already fled. The initial investigation focused on piecing together the moments that led to the fatal confrontation and identifying the person who had pulled the trigger.

Within a short time, the Chilton County Sheriff's Office publicly identified a person of interest they wished to question: Leterrius Antoine Liggett, a 32-year-old from Montgomery. Authorities announced that Liggett was believed to have been at the scene and had left before their arrival. They urged him to come forward to help resolve the investigation. The public plea worked, and two days after the shooting, on Monday, April 29, 2019, Leterrius Liggett surrendered to authorities.

Following his surrender, the Chilton County Sheriff's Office charged Liggett with murder in connection with Jatwan Holman's death. He was booked into the Chilton County Jail. Court records show that Liggett was indicted by a grand jury for murder in August 2019. The case proceeded through the legal system, with records indicating a plea agreement was reached. In February 2021, Leterrius Liggett pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with the sentence split to serve three years in custody followed by five years of probation.

The resolution of the court case brought a measure of legal closure, but it could not fill the void left by Jatwan's sudden and violent death. His family was left to grieve a man taken from them in the prime of his life, a father whose children would grow up without him. The case serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a dispute can escalate to a point of no return, leaving families and communities to grapple with the devastating and permanent consequences. As of the latest court filings, the criminal case is concluded, with the person responsible for Jatwan Holman's death serving his sentence.