Tragic Discovery and Arrest
Birmingham mother Nakita Davidson was kidnapped and later found dead inside the trunk of her own SUV, having been shot eight times, as disclosed by police. Her boyfriend, 37-year-old Cedric Dewayne Robertson, now faces capital murder charges in her death. During a preliminary hearing, Jefferson County District Judge William Bell determined there was sufficient evidence to proceed, sending the case to a grand jury for indictment consideration.
Nakita Davidson, 40, disappeared after a car wreck Thursday, April 12, 2024, in Birmingham. Her body was discovered Friday afternoon, and her boyfriend is facing charges.(Carol Robinson)
Evidence and Witness Testimonies
Birmingham police homicide Det. Justin Lane testified during the hearing, revealing that there was video footage capturing parts of the crime, although not the actual shooting, and that there were two eyewitnesses. The city’s Shot Spotter system detected 13 gunshots at the scene, first five at 1:37 a.m. and then eight at 1:38 a.m. Evidence collected included multiple shell casings, a pink Nike sneaker belonging to Davidson, and a pool of blood on the ground near the scene.
Cedric Robertson, boyfriend of Nakita Davidson, was arrested by U.S. Marshals and Birmingham police on Northland Avenue in southwest Birmingham.(Photo contributed by Erica Carpenter)
Investigation and Family Impact
Davidson’s vehicle was discovered the next afternoon in a wooded area, with her body inside, near the home of Robertson’s uncle. Testimony indicated that Robertson and Davidson had been arguing on the night of the shooting, with Robertson wanting Davidson to leave with him, but she refused. Davidson’s family, deeply affected by the loss, described her as a loyal and loving person, leaving behind four young children. The prosecution team includes Chief Deputy District Attorney Joe Roberts and Deputy District Attorney Jessica Hebson, with Robertson’s defense handled by attorneys Dave Simpson and Maston Evans.