UPDATE: An arrest has been made…
A man has been arrested in connection with the beating death of Ashley Jewell, the fiancé of Kandi Burruss, a castmember of Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Homicide detectives arrested the suspect, Fredrick Richardson, who has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. PEOPLE
Sad news out of Atlanta tonight.
Kandi Buruss, one of the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ has lost her former fiancé AJ Jewell due to head injuries he sustained during a fight in the Atlanta strip club, Body Tap.
AJ Jewell was rushed to the hospital after the fight, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
No arrests have been made.
The engagement of Kandi Buruss and AJ Jewell caused a lot of drama on ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ because Kandi’s mother had some issues with the pairing. Kandi and AJ called off their engagement just a few months ago.
AJ Jewell leaves behind six children, including 12-year-old twin daughters who will now be raised solely by Kandi as she is their legal guardian.
Tags: a.j. jewell, aj dead, aj jewell, aj killed, aj real housewives of atlanta, ashley jewell, celebrity death, kandi and aj, kandi burruss fiancé died, rip ajKandi is a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter who resides in Atlanta with her live-in fiancé and six-year-old daughter Riley. She is a former member of the platinum-selling musical group Xscape, and won a Grammy Award for her work on TLC’s mega hit “No Scrubs.” She has also written music for artists that include Mariah Carey, Destiny’s Child and Alicia Keys. Kandi juggles her busy life as a single mom and hard working career woman, but also finds time to let loose on the Atlanta social scene, stepping out with members of the music industry’s elite.
October 3rd, 2009 at 4:14 am
My deepest condolences to the entire Jewell Family! And especially to Kandi and his children! May you find strength and comfort in your family and in God!
October 3rd, 2009 at 4:28 am
My heart goes out to Kandi & AJ’s family. Kandi I know this is really difficult for you but I ask God to be your comforter &protector. God Bless & be strong.
October 3rd, 2009 at 4:50 am
I watch ur tv show every thursday.I am sorry for ur lost. Yours prayer are with me.You do not know me but I watch the show>
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:45 pm
My heart goes out to kandi. There luv seemed so strong an to loose apart of ur heart in such a horrible way is so awfull. I’ll be praying for strength for u.
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:40 pm
My deepest sympathy are with you in your time of sorrow.may god give you the comfort you need, as no one else can right now. you are in my prayers.
October 21st, 2009 at 11:40 am
My deepest sympathy are with you and his kids, I’m sorry that this happen to you. I could only think of what you are going through. May GOD be with you, Just remember he is watching over you. It was just his time to go.
MS. Diva
October 22nd, 2009 at 6:39 pm
I hope Kandi’s mom is not involved in this killing! Her comment ” lets see what happen’s” was weird!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
[...] they remained “good friends”. Though he moved out of Burruss’ home, she is the legal guardian of his 12-year-old twin daughters who remain in her [...]