Nia Wilson’s Alleged Killer Due In An Oakland Court

Nia Wilson

Nia Wilson’s Alleged Killer Due In An Oakland Court

The man suspected of brutally murdering Oakland teen, Nia Wilson is due in court this week to answer for his alleged crimes. John Conwell, 27, is charged with first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon and violating parole. He was just released from prison four months ago.

Multiple demonstrations and protests have broken out since Wilson’s murder on Sunday night, demanding justice and answers for her violent and senseless death. Celebrities are also using their platforms to call for justice as well, such as Black-ish actress Tracee Ellis Ross and singer Kehlani, who is from the Bay Area herself.

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According to reports, the 18-year-old was traveling back home with her two sisters after seeing family, when they were ambushed and allegedly attacked by Conwell on a BART train platform. Nia was stabbed multiple times, along with one of her sisters, 26-year-old Letifiah who was also injured. Tragically, Nia died on the scene. The third sister was unharmed. Letifiah told local news the man never said a word before attacking them.

After a day-long manhunt, Conwell was caught Monday afternoon at another BART station. He was identified through train station surveillance video and multiple tips from the public. Many people in the Oakland community as well as around the country are claiming this to be a racially motivated attack, because the three sisters are black and Conwell is white. However, BART Police Chief Carlos Rojas says as of right now,

It looks like it was an unprovoked, unwarranted, vicious attack.

Nia’s family says the teen had just graduated from high school and had dreams of being a lawyer and fighting for justice…now her family is fighting for justice on her behalf.

By: Jade Hicks