Protesters at memorial rally say ‘system failed’ Cloquet homicide victims
Sheldon Thompson had a history of domestic violence charges prior to the deaths of Jackie Defoe and Kevin Shabiash Jr. Written By: Jamey Malcomb | ×
Jessica Smith of Cloquet uses her phone to take video of all the signs held by protestors during a silent protest Tuesday organized by the group Justice for Jackie at the Carlton County Courthouse in Carlton. The group is highlighting the previous domestic violence charges, including an attempted murder charge, against Sheldon Thompson. Thompson is charged with murdering Jackie Defoe and her young son Kevin Shabiash Jr. in March 2020. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)