In a shocking incident in Jefferson City, Missouri, college sprinter Kevaughn Goldson was fatally stabbed in what appears to be a tumultuous altercation involving his girlfriend. Denita Atiyah Jackson, who runs track at Lincoln University alongside Goldson, is now facing second-degree murder charges. The sequence of events unfolded when Jackson returned home to find Goldson in bed with her roommate, leading to a confrontation that turned violent.
Jackson claims she felt threatened during the fight, stating that Goldson kicked her and began choking her. In the chaos, she managed to grab a knife and stabbed him before calling for help. Despite being airlifted to University Hospital, Goldson succumbed to his injuries, leaving a tight-knit community in shock. This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of how rapidly situations can escalate, especially in the realm of love and jealousy.
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