Mom of 4 Executes Baby Daddy In Front Of Cops

Quanesha Johnson allowed her ex-partner, Demonte Smith, who had a recent felony release, to move into her home. Their relationship quickly deteriorated, with Smith frequently threatening and physically assaulting Johnson, including slamming her to the ground two weeks prior to the incident.

Quanesha publicly shared that during disagreements, Demonte frequently threatened to cause her physical harm. His threats became a reality during the week of November 6th, when, during a heated verbal altercation, he caught Quanesha off guard, grabbed her, and forcefully slammed her to the ground.

After receiving threatening text messages and phone calls from Demonte, Quanesha made multiple 911 calls and even triggered her home alarm to request a police escort home, expressing fear for her safety. She waited in her neighborhood for officers, who were initially dispatched elsewhere or delayed.

Before leaving her current location to return to her house, she called 911 to request a police escort. She made multiple calls, and even flagged down an officer after waiting for a dispatched unit.

Upon Quanesha's arrival, two deputies were present. A heated exchange occurred when Demonte brought their infant out shirtless. After officers instructed them to go inside, Quanesha retrieved a gun and tire iron from her truck, re-entered the house, struck Demonte with the tire iron, and shot him in the chest.

As the officers questioned Quanicia, she told them she was worried that Demonte might become violent... Shortly after that, Demonte came out of the house carrying the 2-month-old baby dressed only in diapers... The deputies instructed the couple to go inside the house and cool off. Suddenly, Quanicia returned outside, retrieved a gun and a tire iron from her truck, and returned to the house. Moments later, chaos ensued.

Judge Shandeana Morris denied Quanesha's motion for immunity under Georgia's stand-your-ground law, concluding the defense failed to justify the use of deadly force due to inconsistencies in evidence and testimonies.

However, inconsistencies in the defendant's evidence and contradictory testimonies led to Judge Morris's decision on July 21st to deny the motion for immunity. She concluded that the defense did not successfully justify Quanesha's use of deadly force.

The state's misstep in introducing Demonte's 'good nature' through an ex-girlfriend opened the door for the defense to present Demonte's extensive criminal record, including arrests for drug possession, firearm possession during a felony, stalking, and probation violations.

By commenting on Demontae's good nature, the ex-girlfriend's testimony was deemed character evidence by the court. Attorney Sterling capitalized on this misstep by the state, arguing that discussing Demontae's background was irrelevant... The judge agreed, marking a significant victory for the defense. The jury then heard of Demontae's criminal record.

Quanesha's daughter changed her testimony during the trial, claiming Demonte struck her mother with a pole, contradicting earlier statements. Additionally, Quanesha's statement immediately after the shooting ('I told y'all I was going to do it' vs. 'I told y'all he was going to do it') was disputed and unclear on audio.

The prosecution called one of Quanisha's daughters to testify, who had previously stated... that she witnessed Quanisha hitting Demontae with a pole... However, while testifying, she changed her account, claiming it was Demontae who had struck her mother with the pole... The second pivotal moment in the trial involved a disputed statement by Quanisha right after the shooting.

Quanesha testified she shot Demonte in self-defense, fearing he would beat her again, especially after police left. The prosecution challenged her credibility during cross-examination, highlighting inconsistencies like her telling 911 she wasn't worried for her safety, her 'bye' statements to the dying Demonte, and her decision to leave children with him despite his violence.

Quanisha Johnson, the accused, took the stand... 'I knew he was going to beat me. He had the gun. The cops The cops left. I knew he was mad about it.'... The prosecution questioned, 'Why then is she saying to 911 on the third call, quote, I'm not worried about my safety. But now here in court, it's I was scared for my life.'

The jury acquitted Quanesha of malice murder but found her guilty of voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault. She received a sentence of 20 years, split into 10 years of incarceration (5 in prison, 5 under house arrest) and 10 years of probation, which was considered unusually lenient, and she was granted an appeal bond.

As to count one, malice murder, we, the jury, find Quanesha Johnson not guilty. As to count two, felony murder, we the jury find the defendant Quanisha Johnson guilty of voluntary manslaughter... 20 years divided between 10 years of incarceration and 10 years of probation. Of her confinement, 5 years are to be spent in prison and the remaining five under house arrest.