A collegiate sprinter was fatally stabbed in Missouri, and his girlfriend is in custody for allegedly committing the crime, according to various sources.
Kevon Goldson, who competed in track and field at Lincoln University, was killed on the university’s Jefferson City campus. The university released a statement expressing condolences, saying, “Our thoughts are with the family, friends, faculty, staff, and everyone affected by this tragic situation,” as reported on Tuesday.
Police in Jefferson City responded early Monday morning, and Goldson, a 23-year-old senior from Jamaica, was transported to a hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Cole County authorities have charged Denita Jackson, who is also a track and field athlete at Lincoln, with second-degree murder and armed criminal action.
In their statement, Lincoln University emphasized that “the well-being of the university community is our top priority,” reminding students and staff about available counseling and support services.
Goldson and Jackson had a romantic relationship, but it apparently involved prior episodes of domestic violence. Court documents indicated that Jackson suspected Goldson of having an affair with one of her roommates.
Jackson reportedly told investigators that she had come home early from work, heard her roommate conversing with someone, and used a hair clip to unlock the roommate’s door. She discovered Goldson in her roommate’s bed, both fully clothed.
Jackson claimed that Goldson had been in her bedroom when she left for work but was missing upon her return around 1 a.m. Monday.
The confrontation commenced when Jackson allegedly jumped onto the bed, seized Goldson’s shirt, and looked for a bottle of cologne that was noticeably absent.
At some point, Goldson reportedly got on top of Jackson and began to strangle her, prompting her to grab a knife from under the bed and stab him in the back and chest.
Jackson allegedly informed authorities about the stabbing, and Goldson was initially taken to the Metropolitan Emergency Room before being airlifted to University Hospital.
He passed away during surgery.
Following the incident, Jackson was taken into custody and booked at the Cole County Jail.
