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Three Charged with Murder in Ohio Carjacking Death of Alexa Stakely

Suspects include two juveniles and a 19-year-old; Stakely was struck by her own vehicle while attempting to save her son.

  • Alexa Stakely, 29, was killed during a carjacking attempt on July 11 in Columbus, Ohio.
  • The suspects include 19-year-old Gerald Dowling and two unnamed 16-year-olds.
  • One of the juveniles turned himself in, accompanied by his parents, admitting to driving the vehicle.
  • Stakely's 6-year-old son was found unharmed in the abandoned vehicle.
  • Stakely was a speech language pathologist and a dedicated mother.
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