He Didn’t Want the Baby… So He Plotted her Murder

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Cherica Adams with me today. In November 1999, 24-year-old Cherica Adams, who was eight months pregnant, was shot four times while driving through Charlotte, North Carolina. Before she lost consciousness, Cherica was able to call 911 and name the man responsible for setting her up, her boyfriend, former NFL player Rae Carruth.Investigators learned that Carruth had orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot to avoid paying child support. He arranged for another man, Van Brett Watkins, to ambush Cherica as they drove in separate cars. Cherica survived long enough to give birth to her son, Chancellor, who suffered permanent brain damage due to lack of oxygen following the shooting. Cherica died a month later from her injuries.At trial, Carruth was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and was sentenced to 18 to 24 years in prison. He was released in 2018. The shooter, Watkins, received a life sentence.Cherica’s legacy lives on through her son, who is cared for by Cherica’s mother and continues to inspire people with his resilience and strength.