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Needles Community in Shock as Carolyn Jackson Arrested for Murder and Attempted Murder

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Published on December 06, 2024
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Early Thursday morning, a stabbing incident in Needles, California led to the arrest of 44-year-old Carolyn Jackson on charges related to murder and attempted murder. At approximately 4:57 A.M., the Needles Sheriff’s Station deputies were dispatched to a report of a stabbing at a home on the 200 block of Walnut Street, where they found two individuals with stab wounds.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, Bryan Jackson, a 48-year-old resident of the same address, was pronounced dead at the scene despite lifesaving attempts by emergency medical responders. The second victim, a 16-year-old male juvenile whose identity has been withheld, was transported to the hospital, where, he remains under medical care.

Homicide detectives took over the investigation and identified the wife of the deceased, Carolyn Jackson, as the suspect in this case. She was located nearby and subsequently arrested. Carolyn Jackson is being held without bail at the High Desert Detention Center while she awaits further proceedings. An autopsy is scheduled to ascertain the precise cause of Bryan Jackson's death.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail has urged anyone with information that might be relevant to this case to come forward and assist in the investigation. "Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904," stated the Sheriff’s Department release. For those wishing to provide information anonymously, they can reach out to We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or visit the website at wetip.com.