Crime
Second Suspect Arrested in Murder of North Texas Rapper and 5-Year-Old Daughter
Authorities have confirmed the arrest of 21-year-old Jakobie Russell, the second suspect in the fatal shooting of North Texas rapper Ronnie Sibley and his 5-year-old daughter, R’mani Sibley.
Russell was taken into custody on March 7, 2025, and has been booked on charges of:
- Capital Murder of Multiple Persons (Bail: $0.00)
- Assault of a Pregnant Person (Bail: $0.00)
This arrest follows the apprehension of 24-year-old Adonis Robinson, who was taken into custody on March 6 in Livingston, Texas, with the assistance of Texas Rangers and Fort Worth police.
The deadly shooting occurred at Slappy’s Car Wash in Forest Hill, Texas, where Sibley had stopped to visit his daughter.
According to police, Robinson and Russell are the alleged gunmen responsible for opening fire on the 30-year-old musician and his young daughter, killing them both.
Investigators have not disclosed the circumstances leading to Robinson’s arrest and have not provided further details on how they located Russell.
Authorities have also not yet confirmed a motive for the shooting but have stated that “the music industry” is a factor in the ongoing investigation.
Family members revealed that R’mani had just celebrated her 5th birthday the day before the shooting.
Sibley, who resided in Crowley, Texas, had stopped in Forest Hill to spend time with his daughter when the attack occurred.
Bishop Rodney McIntosh, a spokesperson for the family, conveyed the immense grief of R’mani’s mother, stating:
“The mother wants everyone to know she is heartbroken and grieving. On behalf of the mother, I would ask them to do the right thing and come forward.”
Sibley also leaves behind a 12-year-old daughter, who is now mourning the loss of both her father and younger sister.
Court records show that Adonis Robinson has a violent criminal history and is a registered sex offender.
He was previously convicted in 2019 for attacking a woman who was walking along a trail.
Additionally, police have arrested Robinson’s girlfriend, Ka’lyla Maria, who is accused of being the getaway driver following the deadly shooting.
Authorities have not yet released further information regarding upcoming court proceedings for the suspects.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
Eric Bechtolt Killed After Shooting at Florence Tower in Omaha, Suspect Billy Dorrall Arrested
Omaha, NE – On Sunday evening, Omaha Police Department officers responded to an active shooting at Florence Tower, located at 5100 Florence Blvd, following multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire inside the building.
The first reports were received at 6:05 p.m., with at least three separate callers stating they had heard shots fired on the fifth or sixth floor of the apartment complex.
By 6:14 p.m., a fourth caller reported seeing a male suspect walking on the sixth floor carrying two handguns.
Uniform Patrol officers arrived on scene at 6:11 p.m. and began a floor-by-floor search of the building, starting from the fifth floor.
As officers ascended the south stairwell toward the sixth floor, they heard sounds of a disturbance.
Just as they neared the sixth-floor door, it was abruptly opened by a male suspect — later identified as 50-year-old Billy A. Dorrall.
At that moment, one officer discharged their service weapon, striking Dorrall in the left hip.
In response, Dorrall fired back down the stairwell and then retreated into the sixth-floor hallway.
Once back in the hallway, Dorrall reportedly fired multiple rounds, aiming both up and down the corridor, and threatened several residents at gunpoint.
A coordinated arrest team, equipped with a ballistic shield, moved into position while officers in the stairwell maintained containment. As they prepared to enter the hallway, officers heard additional gunfire.
The arrest team entered the hallway, issued loud verbal commands, and Dorrall surrendered without further incident.
He was immediately provided medical treatment by Omaha Fire Department personnel and transported to Nebraska Medicine, where he was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He has since been released into police custody.
During the investigation, officers recovered surveillance footage from building cameras, which was provided by the Omaha Housing Authority.
The footage shows Dorrall behaving erratically and confronting residents before engaging in a verbal altercation with another tenant, identified as 45-year-old Eric M. Bechtolt.
The video shows Dorrall returning to his apartment, retrieving a firearm, and shooting Bechtolt multiple times in the hallway. Responding officers later found Bechtolt deceased outside the stairwell door.
Dorrall was interviewed by detectives and provided a full confession, admitting to the murder of Bechtolt.
He also expressed an intent to kill additional residents and responding officers had he not been stopped.
Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer issued a statement commending the officers involved:
“I want to commend the officers who responded to this incredibly dangerous situation. Their training, courage, and swift response undoubtedly prevented further loss of life. What unfolded at Florence Tower was tragic, and our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of Mr. Bechtolt. Our officers acted heroically under extreme pressure, and I am proud of their commitment to protecting the residents of Omaha.”
The department has released still images from surveillance footage, showing Dorrall armed with two handguns, along with crime scene photographs of the weapons, ammunition, and spent shell casings recovered from the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing.