Melvin Jovel admitted that he was the shooter of all four victims in a Newark school yard on August 4, 2007.
Just a few days before his trial was set to begin, Jovel pleaded guilty to nearly all the charges against him. And I’m so glad, because this saves us all the pain and agony of reliving that horrible incident over and over and again. I pray the rest of his buddies in murder, will follow suit and do the exact same thing.
Jovel participated in the attack that killed 20-year-old Iofemi Hightower, 18-year-old Terrance Aeriel and 20-year-old Dashon Harvey. Aeriel’s sister, now 22-year-old Natasha, was shot in the face and is the lone survivor.
There are four remaining defendants who will stand trial. The first suspect to stand trial was Rodolfo Godinez, who was found guilty and is serving 245 years in prison.
When sentenced, Mr. Jovell will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Below, Jovel makes an “obsene gesture” as he is being led into the courtroom today.









