A drug deal turned bad resulted in a latina woman losing her life
14-year-old Jabari Walker was sentenced to prison in April 2026 for killing 20-year-old Emily Lizama Alvarez in Charlotte, NC.
Emily was murdered in February 2025 near the intersection of Boone and Vinton St. Emily was meeting Jabari for a drug deal.
When Emily arrived in her car, Jabari shot into her vehicle, killing her. Emily’s vehicle crashed. Jabari was eventually arrested.
In 2026 Jabari pled guilty to second degree murder. He was sentenced to 192-243 months in prison. His projected release is in year 2041.
