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Man Accused Of Murdering Century Native Changes Plea
June 4, 2010
A Bay Minette teen wants to withdraw his no contest plea charges that he shot a Century native in the face last June.
Ellis Jarel McArthur, 18, of Bay Minette, Ala., entered the surprise no contest plea in Escambia County Circuit Court in March. He was due to be sentenced Thursday, but instead told the judge that he wants to change his plea. A new hearing is scheduled for July.
McArthur was charged with the shooting death of Jeffrey Kimbrough, 41, of Pensacola. Kimbrough was a former resident of Century. McArthur will remain in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Kimbrough was born in Century and attended Century Elementary and Carver Middle school. During the time he lived in Century, Kimbrough was a member of Century Volunteer Fire Department where he obtained the rank of captain. After moving from Century, he served as a volunteer for the Pensacola Fire Department. He was employed the last five years at the Pensacola Civic Center.
He was survived by his wife of 24 years Clara Ann Nettle; children Bridgett, Leroca, Elandarge and Tamara; mother Carrie Kimbrough; four brothers and three sisters. His funeral was held at New Life Baptist Church in Century, and internment was in the Century Cemetery.
Kimbrough was shot June 14, 2009, in the 1500 block of Gulf Beach Highway in the Warrington community in the southwest part of the county. The incident occurred at the Heritage Oaks Mobile Home Park, which had been without water for about a week due to a bill that the park owner did not pay to the Peoples Water Service.
Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies said Kimbrough confronted McArthur about a stolen wallet. That is when, according to deputies, McArthur pulled out a handgun and shot Kimbrough in the face. Kimbrough died a short time later at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola.
The shooting incident occurred not far from where members of Pensacola’s First Assembly of God Church were holding services, grilling hot dogs and giving away water to the trailer park residents. Several members of the church witnessed the shooting.
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9 Responses to “Man Accused Of Murdering Century Native Changes Plea”
This was my godfather. N he was a good man. To not only his family but everyone. He didnt birth me but I didnt know my Father at the time so he played that role. It is such a surprise because we lost touch. N my graduation day at the Civic Center I seen him, thinking I will see him again. N now his life was taking over stupidity. Really? A wallet. He wouldnt harm the 18 year old. Some ppl just are crazy. Now you have to suffer in jail only at the age of 18. I love you n miss you alot.
He is too kind hearted he didnt mean to do it
i am ellis bestfriend, he dont deserve any of this … im also jeff’s sons girlfriend.. and he forgives ellis. ellis felt threatened if yall only knew him you’d know he wouldnt hurt a fly. and he dont even do DRUGS??!!!! yall think what yall wanna but he is the best guy i know.. yeah someone lost their life but tht dnt mean he should be givin the death penalty.. yall people are cruel….
you know this punk obviously doesnt care bout anybody im firm believer in the death penalty give him death in old sparky light him up florida
it was a over a wallet that this punk stole from jeffreys kid, not drugs
we miss you Jeffrey!!!!
Hey other century girl…I know there’s no dibs on a name but I’ve been Century girl since Northesc started…wish you would find another handle. Respectfully requesting.
Its so funny/stupid how every thing turns to drugs!!!! Maybe he just a heartless person.
Jeff was a great guy…. We will all miss his bubbly attitude ,cheerful hellos and big warm heart given smiles…R.I.P my friend…
18 years old and incarcerated for the remainder of his life (if not given the death penalty)…once again likely due to his stealing money for drugs. Senseless and so very sad for Mr. Kimbrough’s family.