Mother Wants Arrest Nearly a Month After Miami Teen Was Stabbed and Killed
A Mother’s Plea for Justice
In the middle of her living room, Nathalie Jean has set up a memorial filled with pictures, flowers, and memories of her son, 17-year-old Yahkeim Lollar. She speaks about her son with a sense of pride and love, describing his million-dollar smile and his bright future ahead.
A Tragic Loss
It’s a sacred space Jean never thought she’d have to make. Her son, also known to family and friends as “Keimo,” died after being stabbed on December 20 in the garage of their apartment building near Northwest 6th Court and 61st Street. Jean says she ran downstairs after getting the call that something happened, only to be told by police that her son was gone.
A Mother’s Grief
“I just blacked out,” she said. “It’s like somebody punched me in my stomach, took all the air out of my stomach.” She says he was stabbed in the chest, the knife piercing his heart. “That’s my only son,” she said. “I’m just screaming, going crazy. I’m like, ‘My son, my son is dead.'”
The Suspect
Miami Police say the suspect is a 17-year-old girl who knew Keimo. Jean says that the suspect was her son’s ex-girlfriend. “She called him on his phone,” she said. “He went downstairs to her.”
A Mother’s Anger
Nearly one month later, the mother says she’s angry there hasn’t been an arrest. “Why is it taking so long for my son to have justice?” she asked. Miami Police say detectives are still working on the case.
The Investigation
The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office sent a statement to NBC 6 News: “This matter is still under police investigation with additional evidence and information presently being gathered. As a result of this recognized need for the full accumulation of evidence, an arrest has not yet been made.”
Memories of a Life Cut Short
Jean says Keimo, a junior at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, loved playing football, video games, and spending time with family. “We’re getting ready for senior breakfast, getting ready for prom,” Jean said. “We were getting ready for college, and this happened.”
A Mother’s Plea
Jean wants Keimo to be remembered for how he lived, not how he died. “I don’t want people to remember him from this tragedy,” she said. “I want people to remember him from the positive.” She says he wanted to work in finance and had dreams of being a stockbroker.
Conclusion
As the investigation continues, Nathalie Jean holds on to the memories of her son’s bright future, hoping that justice will be served and her son’s memory will be honored.
FAQs
* What happened to Yahkeim Lollar? Yahkeim Lollar, a 17-year-old Miami teenager, was stabbed and killed on December 20 in the garage of their apartment building near Northwest 6th Court and 61st Street.
* Who is the suspect? The suspect is a 17-year-old girl who knew Keimo and was his ex-girlfriend.
* Why hasn’t there been an arrest? The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office says the investigation is ongoing, and additional evidence is being gathered, which is why an arrest has not yet been made.
* What were Yahkeim Lollar’s interests and goals? Yahkeim loved playing football, video games, and spending time with family. He wanted to work in finance and had dreams of being a stockbroker.
