Chapter 36: The Murder of Jarrell Cuyler

Tammi and Arnold Cuyler got married in 1989 and had a baby boy soon after they named Jarrell. they enlisted the help of Tammi's 21 year old cousin Chasity west to baby sit as they worked full time, and Chasity was happy to do it, perhaps because she had her sights set on Arnold. when Tammi and Arnold divorce soon after the birth of their second child in 1995, due to his infidelity, Arnold and Chasity continue on with their relationship. 3 years later, when Chasity wants to get married, Arnold refuses and Chasity believes that Tammi and her children are standing in the way of her happiness.

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POLICE ARREST THIRD PERSON IN KILLING OF BOY. (2021, September 1). Hartford Courant. https://www.courant.com/1998/08/18/police-arrest-third-person-in-killing-of-boy/

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SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS CONVICTION. (2021, September 3). Hartford Courant. https://www.courant.com/2005/07/19/supreme-court-upholds-conviction/

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WEST DENIES PART IN KILLING. (2021, September 2). Hartford Courant. https://www.courant.com/2001/06/15/west-denies-part-in-killing/

Wood, A. (2001, December 19). Accomplice in Windsor child’s murder receives 6-year prison term “Eloquent statement” by victim’s mother among factors in light sentence. Journal Inquirer. Retrieved April 11, 2023, from https://www.journalinquirer.com/archives/accomplice-in-windsor-childs-murder-receives-6-year-prison-term-eloquent-statement-by-victims-mother/article_e7fead71-4343-51f3-9fae-375c70e9da7c.html

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