The 27-year-old boyfriend of 19-year-old Jakala Marie Goode, who was found dead on a picnic table under a pavilion in Greensboro, North Carolina, has been arrested for murder.
On Sunday, July 28, at approximately 7:27 p.m., Greensboro police were called to the 2900 block of Haig Street regarding a “person lying on a picnic table under a pavilion in the park at that location,” as stated by the Greensboro Police Department.
The caller informed the dispatcher that “the person was not moving.” They also mentioned hearing what they believed to be fireworks about an hour prior, according to a statement. Upon approaching the scene, the caller realized the individual was not breathing and had injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.
When the police arrived, they discovered a woman, later recognized as Goode, who was declared dead at the location.
Boyfriend charged with first-degree murder
On Monday, August 12, Goode’s 27-year-old boyfriend, Kevin Zaire Lavaughn McLean, was arrested in Fayetteville and charged with first-degree murder.
In a court hearing on Tuesday, prosecutors revealed that they discovered Goode’s bag next to her body, which contained items linked to her boyfriend, Kevin. Surveillance footage from nearby residents reportedly shows Kevin trailing Goode down the street, where they allegedly paused at a park to talk.
Moments later, Kevin allegedly shoot Goode multiple times, resulting in her death. Following the shooting, he allegedly walked back to his apartment on Queensberry Court.
“The video footage captured [Kevin McLean] that had been with her walking back coming back toward that area,” said Assistant District Attorney Kelly Thompson said. “It appeared that Mrs. Goode had been shot at close distance and shot multiple times.”
Police said they are not seeking any additional subjects in this investigation at this time.
Kevin remains in jail with no bond.
