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  • Ashley “AJ” Jewell Killed ~ Ex-Fiance Kandi Burruss Devastated *Updated* ARREST MADE

    Oct, 3 2009 | Written by ATLien

    Ashley "AJ" JewelPhoto by FreddyO

    The Atlanta music scene is reeling over the senseless death of Ashley Jewell. Jewell, known affectionately as “AJ” was involved in a brawl with several men in the parking lot of the “Body Tap” strip club where he was co-owner. He was transported to Piedmont hospital where he subsequently died from severe head injuries.

    Kandi Burruss & Ashley "AJ" Jewel

    AJ had received a ton of flack recently after appearing alongside his ex-fiance Kandi Burruss on the 2nd season of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta. When it was revealed on the show that he had 6 kids from 4 other women, he wasinstantly labeled a deadbeat dead by online blogs and websites but nothing was farther from the truth. The harsh criticism received during the airing of the show prompted the couple to take an indefinite “hiatus” although Kandi remained active in AJ’s children’s lives. She even gained custody of 2 of his daughters after the break up.

    Kandi Burruss w/ daughter Riley (center) and AJ's 2 daughters.

    Kandi is understandably devastated after losing both her favorite uncle and the love of her life within days of each other. She hit up twitter page briefly this morning to thank everyone for their supportive words:

    im bout 2 giv my swollen eyes sum rest now. i just wanted to say thanks 2 every1 for their prayers. i gotta get up & go 2 my uncle’s funeral.

    I could never n a million years imagine this happening. please pray for AJ’s children. that’s who im the most concerned 4.

    im just in one of those moods where i dont wanna talk, i dont wanna b held & told its gonna b ok. i just wanna cry myself 2 sleep, alone.

    Questioning of party-goers at the club yielded no definite answers to the beating and the investigation is continuing.  My prayers go out to AJ’s children and family members.

    *Update 10/03/09 1:23pm *  ~ Arrest Made in Death of AJ Jewell:

    Atlanta homicide detectives have arrested Fredrick Richardson and charged him with voluntary manslaughter in the beating death of Ashley “AJ” Jewell.

    Ashley “A.J.” Jewell, who was engaged to Kandi Burruss until last August, died of massive head injuries he suffered in a “one-on-one” fight in the parking lot of an Atlanta strip bar, the Body Tap Club in the 1200 block of Marietta Boulevard.

    Richardson was also hospitalized due to injuries sustained in the fight and is at Grady Memorial Hospital, but will be jailed once released by medical staff. (Source)

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    28 Comments

    • Attornymom@www.charactercorner.blogspot.com says:
      October 3, 2009 at 6:16 am

      This is so sad. Six children are now without a father because some ignorant m***** f***** wanted to kill another man. Not once did they even think about his chidren. I know their azzes knew he had six chidren. I hope AJ’s and Derrion Albert’s deaths will spark a moment and I am down to join. It is time for the Revolution to be televised.

      Kandi, I am praying for you, his children and your daughter. I will support you any of stop the violence movement.

    • Slim Jackson says:
      October 3, 2009 at 6:16 am

      Story is reckless. I can’t even imagine how she is feeling right now. Wow. I may have to do a Saturday post about all this damn violence.

    • Coree says:
      October 3, 2009 at 8:05 am

      I’m praying 4 AJ’s family & children also u Kandi

    • Maeretta says:
      October 3, 2009 at 10:36 am

      Makes no sense! This problem is so out of control how do we stop this violence to our own people. I just can’t understand how you take a father from his children like this, how and why! WOW! I am praying for the entire family, and you too Kandi, you make housewives good this season!

    • Tamela says:
      October 3, 2009 at 10:50 am

      Thanks for always keeping your stories classy and without negativity! My prayers are with the family and freinds of AJ.

    • Giana says:
      October 3, 2009 at 11:05 am

      this is so sad Im praying for Kandi and AJs family his poor children this violence is so senseless!

    • mkrob.com says:
      October 3, 2009 at 11:19 am

      Just heard about this death just now. This is very sad news. I feel real bad for Kandi.

    • GossipJunkie says:
      October 3, 2009 at 12:42 pm

      I feel so bad! I woke up this morning and saw this and my mouth dropped! I feel so badly for his kids and for Kandi. She has been through the worse lately! I will be praying for his children and family. This is awful!!!!!!

    • Jael55 says:
      October 3, 2009 at 1:56 pm

      Definitly my prayers go out to his children & Kandi. But I don’t think anyone intended on killing him. I think it’s a fight gone bad. The man arrested is in the hospital from wounds from the fight. The news headlines could just have easily read ‘AJ killed a man in a fight’. I would hardly compare this to the innocent 16 year old beat to death in Chicago. Remember he fought T.I. too but we didn’t care who he was then. SMH. We need to stop fighting amoungst each other seriously.

    • justin allen says:
      October 3, 2009 at 2:18 pm

      My preys goes out to aj and family and to let candi know to stay strong on her two love ones gone her uncle and aj god is still a wonderful god u never know when its your last day here everybody needs too get it together we need to pray more and give god his glory

    • Attornymom@www.charactercorner.blogspot.com says:
      October 3, 2009 at 5:19 pm

      Rapper Kool Moe Dee said it best, “I never ever ran from the Ku Klux Klan and I shouldn’t have to run from a black man!”

    • John says:
      October 3, 2009 at 7:04 pm

      Well if AJ won’t ******** “Veronica”, the owner of “Body Tap”, then Veronica’s husband wouldn’t have gone beast and killed AJ. That was his own fault. It will turn out to be a heat of passion crime. That’s exactly why you should avoid cheating at all cost, cuz whoever u cheat on will kill you or the one you cheated with when they find out. Look what O.J. Simpson did!

    • P says:
      October 3, 2009 at 9:24 pm

      Oh man. Oh my goodness. RIP.

    • t mac says:
      October 3, 2009 at 10:46 pm

      I send my condelences to AJ’s family and Kandi. May he rest in peace, such sad news!

    • butch says:
      October 4, 2009 at 1:32 pm

      R.I.P. A.J., I am confused why no one tried breaking up the fight, since there were so many witnesses! We have so much hatred towards one another, its just totally unbelievable. I am not sure if this will wake people up or not, but a lot of Black males are dying, senselessly! Wake up my brothers!!!

    • Mrs. Robinson says:
      October 4, 2009 at 5:44 pm

      Kandi, I can relate when u say, basically I just want nothing, except alone time. I know because Iwittnessed my soul mate’s murder in 1975! I finally made it through but I never forgot !u 2 will make it. The twins are lucky to have u, for real. Also one more thing off the record, as far as The Housewife Series go, Kim, is playing on your weakness !! Stop, turning on Nene” she is absolutely not ghetto and lived in a prestiges neighborhood.Always do research when trying to humiliate and discredit another human being. At the present, your blessed w sight but yet u can’t see,your intelligent, but yet u cannot comprehend! KIm/Shrea they are ruthless, Slimy ******* ! Nene/Lisa are friends !

    • Straight from the "A" [SFTA] ~ Adventures of an ATLien! » Kandi Burruss Speaks on Death of Ashley “AJ” Jewell (Official Statement) says:
      October 4, 2009 at 8:45 pm

      [...] released an official statement regarding the death of Ashely “AJ” Jewel, her ex-fiance who died early Saturday morning after a brawl in front of the strip club he [...]

    • Mrs. Robinson says:
      October 4, 2009 at 8:50 pm

      Kandi, I can relate when u say, basically I just want nothing, except alone time. I know because.I witnessed my soul mate’s murder in 1975! I finally made it through but I never forgot ! u 2 will make it. The twins are lucky to have u, for real. Also one more thing off the record, as far as The Housewife Series goes, Kim, is playing on your weakness !! Stop, turning on Nene” she is absolutely not ghetto and lived in a prestiges neighborhood.Listen always to do research when trying to humiliate a sister and degrade her on national tv. At the present, your blessed w sight but yet u can’t see,your intelligent, but yet u cannot comprehend! KIm/Sharee’ they are ruthless, Slimy want a be ******* !Kim is an Albino National TV unhappy Call Girl. An “Ms.Everyone” is jealous of my success is Broke ! . Nene/Lisa are friends !

    • scott says:
      October 5, 2009 at 3:36 am

      john,
      Are you saying that AJ was cheating on Khandi and sleeping with the club owner’s wife? If so, AJ should’ve known better. Still my sincere condolences to the children and Khandi.

    • howard says:
      October 5, 2009 at 8:11 am

      aj rest in peace. now that one life was taken and another in jail people when are you going to wake up. here today gone the next day .kandi you be strong because now you have to take care of someone else kids maybe the real parent will think twice like the real baby momma at least be there for the kids. come forward at least help you take care of them. crime on crime dont make you bright its your mind that say i will kill. i know there were at least some by stander there watching and did not help at all it make me sick to hear what happen some one should have broke it up and call the cop them maybe AJ wouldnt be dead.

    • Straight from the "A" [SFTA] ~ Adventures of an ATLien! » Mugshot Mania ~ Ashley “AJ” Jewell’s Alleged Killer + Funeral Details says:
      October 6, 2009 at 2:43 pm

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    • Tobias says:
      October 8, 2009 at 11:20 pm

      My prayers goes out to Kandi and his family.

    • china99 says:
      October 9, 2009 at 12:59 am

      I’m so so sorry 2 every 1 dat was hurt in da process but 4 yall 2. B talkn **** about Kandi mmmakes my ***** hurt

    • china99 says:
      October 9, 2009 at 1:03 am

      Yall act like yall lived dey life, I mean, DAMN, dis man aint even in da ground yet n yall already accused him of lying n cheating, get a LIFE bcuz yall FOUL 4 dat

    • Straight from the "A" [SFTA] ~ Adventures of an ATLien! » Kim Zolciak Says “Bye Bye” to Big Poppa says:
      October 9, 2009 at 2:21 am

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    • Pj Suttle says:
      October 11, 2009 at 12:24 pm

      I am so sorry to read about the loss of your Uncle and AJ. May G_d give you comfort and I hope you find solace, peace and happiness because you do deserve it Kandi.

      You are Light & Love. Namaste.

    • gods soldier says:
      October 11, 2009 at 6:06 pm

      Kandi I am so sorry for your loss. you, your family and ajs fam will b in my prayers. Don’t listen to ignorant rumors and nonsense being posted on the web you are strong and beautiful and I believe aj truly loved you.god bless you sister

    • Straight From The "A" [SFTA] » Ashley “A.J.” Jewel Update: Suspect Claims Drugs Were Involved says:
      December 8, 2009 at 11:10 pm

      [...] “AJ” Jewell has been speaking out about the case. Jewell, who died suddenly after a fight in the parking lot of The Body Tap Strip Club, has been laid to rest, but the case against suspect Frederick Robinson [...]

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