On the night of Monday, September 18, a 30-year-old African-American woman who had recently survived an attempted carjacking was strangled outside her Chicago home.
Lawrence Curtis Boyle, 63, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for Sierra Jamison’s death. Boyle wasn’t a stranger to Jamison; she knew and trusted him, as did her family.
The strangling occurred just before Jamison’s segment discussing violence against Black women was scheduled to air on CBS2.
In Jamison’s interview with CBS2’s Dorothy Tucker, she recounted her face-off with the carjacker, sharing how she defended herself against an armed perpetrator. It wasn’t long until observant bystanders intervened, ensuring the carjacker’s attack failed. Jamison had hoped to shed light on the unique challenges and fears Black women face today.
Jamison was a devoted mother and phlebotomist, planning to start nursing school soon. She was also the primary caregiver for her six-year-old autistic son, who had previously undergone open-heart surgery.
