The Last Known Moment: The Murder of Kei'Mani Latigue

Kei'Mani Latigue was thirteen years old — an honor-roll student at Spring Elementary School in Toledo, Ohio, days from her fourteenth birthday — when she was reported missing on March 18, 2025. Six days later, her body was found inside an abandoned, burned house on Miami Street in East Toledo. The Lucas County Coroner's Office ruled her death a homicide, caused by multiple incised wounds to the neck. Her father, Darnell Jones, was charged with her murder within hours and was shot by police the following day while evading arrest.Jones has since been charged with capital murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty. His defense has twice tried to have the death penalty specifications removed, and in December 2025 the court ordered an evaluation over a claimed serious mental illness. In January 2026, a judge denied three defense motions to suppress evidence gathered from Jones's home and vehicle.Then, in August 2026, the case widened unexpectedly: Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates announced a new indictment against Jones on seven counts of rape, four counts of kidnapping, one count of strangulation, and one count of gross sexual imposition — allegations connected to other victims, unrelated to Kei'Mani, spanning 2013 to 2024.In this episode of The Last Known Moment, we walk through the timeline of Kei'Mani's disappearance and death, the Lucas County Children Services controversy that followed, and this month's newly expanded set of charges against her father.In this episode we cover:Kei'Mani Latigue, 13, was reported missing from her grandmother's home in North Toledo on March 18, 2025Her body was found six days later in an abandoned, burned house on Miami Street in East Toledo; the coroner ruled her death a homicideHer father, Darnell Jones, was charged with her murder and shot by police the next day while evading arrestJones faces capital murder charges; a judge has twice denied motions to drop the death penalty specificationsIn January 2026, a judge denied three defense motions to suppress evidence from Jones's home and vehicleIn August 2026, Jones was indicted on 7 counts of rape, 4 counts of kidnapping, 1 count of strangulation, and 1 count of gross sexual imposition tied to other alleged victims from 2013–2024Lucas County Children Services faced public backlash after its internal review found no evidence to remove Kei'Mani from her homeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/naturalqueen77-tv--7030648/support.© NaturalQueen77 TV. All rights reserved.This podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content presented is based on publicly available information, news reports, court documents, and other open sources. Some details may be dramatized or condensed for narrative clarity. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the positions of law enforcement agencies, legal professionals, or the families of victims mentioned.We approach every case with respect for the victims and their loved ones. If you have information related to any case discussed on this show, please contact your local law enforcement.Subscribe to NaturalQueen77 TV for new episodes. Follow us on social media for updates, case discussions, and community conversations.💼 For business enquiries & paid deals 👉 https://socialdb.xyz/podcast/naturalqueen77-tv