One suspect in Florence murder investigation pleads not guilty
A Florence murder suspect had his first appearance in court By DeAndria Turner | April 30, 2021 at 6:02 PM CDT - Updated April 30 at 6:05 PM
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Florence man charged with murder is pleading not guilty in the 2020 case.
Jarmon entered a not guilty plea on the grounds of mental disease or defect. Clifton Rowell and Jarmon are charged with felony murder and burglary in the first degree.
Jarmon has been out on bond but was in court on Friday to enter his plea.
Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly told WAFF 48 what happens next.
Second suspect in Florence murder investigation now in custody Clifton Bernard Rowell and Jahleal Doshea Jarmon (Source: Florence Police Department) By WAFF 48 Digital Staff | January 27, 2021 at 4:41 PM CST - Updated February 8 at 1:33 PM
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) -
UPDATE: The second suspect wanted by Florence Police in a 2020 murder investigation has been taken into custody.
On February 6, 2021, Clifton Bernard Rowell turned himself into authorities at the Lauderdale County Detention Center. .Posted by Florence Alabama Police Department on Monday, February 8, 2021
On February 6, Clifton Bernard Rowell turned himself into authorities at the Lauderdale County Detention Center.
Rowell was wanted on the following charges:
Search for 2020 Florence murder suspect ends in surrender
Clifton Rowell
He is one of two men wanted in connection to the Feb. 26, 2020, death of Reginald Jackie Watkins II.
Posted: Feb 8, 2021 1:10 PM
Updated: Feb 8, 2021 1:37 PM
Posted By: Josh Rayburn
A Florence murder suspect is now in custody.
Clifton Bernard Rowell, 39, surrendered at the Lauderdale County Detention Center on Saturday, said Sgt. Cliff Billingsley of the Florence Police Department.
Rowell is being held without bond due to parole violations. He is charged with first-degree murder and burglary.
He’s one of two men police wanted in connection to the Feb. 26, 2020, death of Reginald Jackie Watkins II.