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Jury Finds Ibraheem Yazeed Guilty of Murder in 2019 Death of Aniah Blanchard

On March 19, 2026, a Macon County jury convicted Ibraheem Yazeed of felony murder and murder after about a day-and-a-half of deliberations.
Evidence shows the case began with Blanchard's disappearance in October 2019, and her remains were confirmed in Macon County after being found in November 2019, with trial starting in March 2026.
Prosecutors introduced forensic evidence and expert testimony during six days of trial, including surveillance footage placing Yazeed in Blanchard's SUV and a witness seeing him force her into the vehicle.
A sentencing hearing is set for May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.; Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he will seek the maximum sentence, and Ibraheem Yazeed has 42 days to file an appeal.
Because Yazeed was out on bond when Blanchard's disappearance occurred, the Alabama Legislature passed 'Aniah's Law' and legislation for visiting judges to tighten bond policies, Alabama Legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey said.

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Ibraheem Yazeed convicted of murder in Aniah Blanchard's death

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Ibraheem Yazeed found guilty of murder, felony murder in the 2019 death of Aniah Blanchard

Because the jury did not find him guilty of capital murder, there is no death penalty on the table. He will face life imprisonment without parole. The jury has been released.

11 hours ago·Birmingham, United States

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