Jalonni Blackshear PLEADS GUILTY TO THE MURDER OF HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER
From the Attorney General’s Office:
Jan. 30, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) – On Jan. 27, 2026, in front of Anchorage Superior Court Judge Garton, Jalonni Blackshear pled guilty to two counts of murder for the deaths of his wife Raechyl Blackshear and his 14-year-old daughter, J.B.
The charges stemmed from actions taken by Blackshear after a March 30, 2022, report by J.B. that she had been sexually abused. J.B. reported sexual abuse, but would not disclose the perpetrator. The primary suspect was her father, Blackshear.
Immediately after the report, Blackshear contacted Raechyl and convinced her to bring J.B. to the police station to recant her story. On April 3rd, 2022, Raechyl took J.B. to the Anchorage Police Department and attempted to have her recant her statement. That was the last day anyone from law enforcement saw Raechyl or J.B. Raechyl never returned to work and J.B. never returned to school.
On April 6th, 2022, Blackshear flew out of the Anchorage airport and sent a resignation letter to his employer at the Alaska Department of Corrections. On April 14th, 2022, Raechyl and Blackshear’s phones were tracked to Virginia and Maryland. It appeared that Raechyl and J.B. were still communicating with friends and family members via text and social media, so it was believed that Raechyl and J.B. were with Blackshear.
On April 15th, 2022, Raechyl failed to show up for a scheduled medical appointment. APD responded to the Blackshear residence where both Raechyl and J.B. were found deceased in an upstairs bedroom from gunshot wounds to the head.
Blackshear had entered the family home on the early morning hours of April 4, 2022 and murdered Raechyl and J.B.. Blackshear used their digital devices and their shared Apple iCloud account to pretend to be both Raechyl and J.B. after their murders.
On May 5, 2022, Blackshear was indicted on charges of Murder in the First and Second Degree for the deaths of Raechyl Blackshear and J.B., and on counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree, Sexual Assault in the First Degree and Incest. He also faced charges of Tampering with Physical Evidence and Forgery.
Pursuant to a plea agreement with the State, on Jan. 27, 2026, Blackshear pled guilty to Murder in the First Degree for the death of Raechyl Blackshear and Murder in the Second Degree for the death of J.B. He agreed to a sentence of 75 years for each murder to be served consecutive for a total sentence of 150 years. Blackshear also signed an affidavit admitting that he knew he was the prime suspect in the sexual abuse of J.B. and that his shooting of both Raechyl and J.B. was unprovoked. The remaining charges were dismissed. Sentencing is set for June 2, 2026 at 2:00 pm in front of Superior Court Judge Garton.
From the Attorney General’s Office:
May 6, 2022 (Anchorage, AK) – On May 5, 2022, an Anchorage grand jury indicted 39 year-old Jalonni Marcel Blackshear, on two counts of first-degree murder, four counts of second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree sexual abuse of a minor, two counts of incest, two counts of tampering with physical evidence, and one count of first-degree forgery. The charges stem from incidences from March 30, 2022 to April 4, 2022 in which the defendant is alleged to have sexually abused his daughter, J.B., and subsequently murdered both J.B. and her mother, R.B. Blackshear was ultimately apprehended in New York on April 20, 2022, after fleeing the State.
If convicted at trial, Blackshear faces a sentence of more than potentially 99 years imprisonment for the charges.
Blackshear is currently in federal custody on the federal charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. He will be arraigned before the Superior Court on a future date once he is returned to Alaska.These charges are only allegations and are not evidence of guilt. Defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial at which the prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Update on 4/20/22:
Jalonni Blackshear has been taken into custody in New York state. No further details are available at this time.
Thank you to everyone who provided information in this investigation.
Update on 4/19/22:
The deceased have been identified as a 35-year-old female and a 14-year-old female. Their deaths are being investigated as a homicide.
39-year-old Jalonni M. Blackshear has been identified as a person of interest in this case. Jalonni is considered to be armed and dangerous; it is believed that he has fled the state. Jalonni is 5’10” tall, 250 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call the Anchorage Police Department at 907-786-8900 (press “0”). To remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers online at www.AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com.
Jalonni is related to both victims. Due to this being a domestic violence related crime, the victims’ names will not be released by APD.
Original on 4/15/22:
At 1:08 PM on April 15, 2022, Anchorage Police officers assigned to Day Shift Patrol responded to the 3800-block of Resurrection Drive in reference to a welfare check. When Officers arrived, they discovered two people deceased in the residence.
While circumstances around the death are still under investigation, police have deemed this death suspicious in nature. The Crime Scene Team has responded to process the scene. Ultimately the Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.
APD Case: 22-11856
