The Sanctuary Desecrated: Lives Lost to Unthinkable Violence

The community of Fort Payne, Alabama, is gripped by profound shock and overwhelming sorrow following a brutal and catastrophic double homicide within the Fort Payne Housing Authority Complex. The victims were identified as Alisha Nichole Keller, 27, and Logan Cordale Brown, 24, both cherished residents of Fort Payne. This shocking, senseless act of domestic violence has permanently erased two vibrant lives and shaken the community to its core, tragically reinforcing the importance of the police department’s commitment to fighting domestic abuse.

The Agony of the Unjust: Terror in the Kitchen

The horrific events unfolded on Sunday evening, November 9, when officers responded to a call of shots fired and tragically discovered both victims in the kitchen area of the apartment with fatal gunshot wounds. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by officers and medical personnel, both Alisha and Logan were pronounced deceased. This unspeakable scene—the sudden, violent end to life in the heart of the home—underscores the shocking cruelty of the incident. The investigation swiftly identified Jacob Eugene Mitchum, 27, of Oxford, as the alleged perpetrator. Through rapid coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies, Mitchum was located and arrested in Oxford without incident and has been charged with Capital Murder with no bond. The anguish of the victims’ families, who are now forced to face the heartbreaking reality of losing their loved ones to intentional, domestic violence, demands absolute accountability and justice under the law.

An Anchor in Solidarity: Fort Payne Demands a Safer Future

In the face of this absolute devastation, the focus of the Fort Payne community must be on extending overwhelming, fierce support to the heartbroken families of Alisha Nichole Keller and Logan Cordale Brown. To truly honor their memory is to commit to the Fort Payne Police Department’s pledge to protect victims of domestic violence and ensure that help is never out of reach. We must amplify the message that domestic violence is a serious crime and hold one another accountable for seeking help for ourselves or loved ones. Alisha and Logan will be remembered not by the violence that ended their lives, but by the love and light they brought to their world. May the collective support, prayers, and deep compassion of Fort Payne, Alabama, serve as an essential anchor, providing solace and unwavering strength to the families as they strive to cherish the memory of their beloved Alisha and Logan.