Update: Atlanta Housewife Kandi's Ex-Fiancé Killed in Strip Club Fight
Ashley “A.J.” Jewell - the ex-fiance of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss - has died after suffering a severe head injury during a fight at an Atlanta strip club.
"It appears he was involved in an altercation in the parking lot and he received a severe blow to the head," Atlanta Police Lt. Keith Meadows told Atlanta TV station WBSTV.
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Burruss' rep tells Usmagazine.com: "As has been reported, Ashley Jewell, 34, was killed in Atlanta last night. AJ, as he is known to many and Kandi Burruss of Real House Wives of Atlanta and formerly of platinum recording group Xscape were engaged to be married. Kandi is devastated as she is also mourning the death of her uncle, Ralph Leslie, and is attending his funeral today. She has no statements to make at this time and there are no final details on the death of AJ."
Burruss also Twittered: "I could never in a million years imagine this happening. Please pray for A.J.'s children … that's who I'm the most concerned for. I'm about to give my swollen eyes some rest now. I just wanted to say thanks two everyone for their prayers."
Homicide detectives have Fredrick Richardson, who has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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On the her hit Bravo show, Burruss, a former member of the ’90s R&B group Xscape, has had numerous fights with her mother, who did not approve of her relationship with Jewell.
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hey kandi im soo sorry. i literay cried. it was so soon. but at least he's in a better place. and if you could, email me at dr3ambigdrena@yahoo.com much luv
I could have never imagine this would be the out come for you two, (kadis and AJ). Nobody has the answer but GOD, seek him, in this trying time. You and the rest of the family are in my prayers.
very sorry about ur lost and keep ur family in my prayers and his.
kandi, i know u are a strong person, sorry about your lost, dont worry girl, u got your familys and your close friends there with u to support you in every way, hang in there for yourself and your kids.
Why is her FIANCE going to a strip club anyway? WTF? Too bad his bad decisions cost him his life.
You are such a strong and kind person, you will heal in time. You deserve only the best!!
kandi hang in there. I hope the best for you! & I look forward to your FUTURE ALBUM
hey i am so sorry to hear about what happent you and your family will always be in my prayers and i look up to you like a mom cuz in my eyes you r so you can hit me up at christin.59ellis@yahoo.com on myspace and iam oniy 13 years old and it will mean alot to me love you a lot
kandi iam so sorry for your loss.words cant say how mush it hurts just hug your baby and know AJ LOVED YOU.
Kandi i want to say You are in my prayers. the same thing just happened to me it is not easy. just pray and ask GOD to take some of the pain off your heart and i promise it will help you. It really made things easy afterwards.
Kandis stay focused and true to yourself. With God and time you will make it. May God bless you and AJ's family.
Kandis may GOD be with u and his kids and family. MAY heart goes out to u, u is a strong women and very loveable.GOD IS LOOKING OUT FOR ALL OF YALL. YOU NUMBER ONE SPITUALLY FAN.GOD BLESS U DHARDY0568@YAHOO.COM
Kandis may God be with you and the children, you have a real sweet spirit better than any one else on that show I'm glad you are a member the rest can learn alot from you stay strong and again GOD Bless You and YOURS. Dot from York PA
OMGoodness I am just finding out I am so sorry for your loss Kandi. May God comfort you during this time.
Kandis I want to say I'm so sorry for you loss. It hard to stay strong in these hard time but know that your love and god make no mistake. I will pray for you and the family. Your a good person an god has something great in store for you. Love you keep the faith.Hug the kids and let them know AJ is a good man and god need him at home for an very inportant job. They may not understand now but in time you will make sure they know who he was. Stay Strong!
Kandis I want to say I'm so sorry for you loss. It hard to stay strong in these hard time but know that your love and god make no mistake. I will pray for you and the family. Your a good person an god has something great in store for you. Love you keep the faith.Hug the kids and let them know AJ is a good man and god need him at home for an very inportant job. They may not understand now but in time you will make sure they know who he was. Stay Strong!
My Heart goes out to the family and his children. Kandi I am sorry for your lost. My Prayers are with you all. God Bless you all. For we are never prepared for something like this.
My Heart goes out to the family and his children. Kandi I am sorry for your lost. My Prayers are with you all. God Bless you all. For we are never prepared for something like this.
My Heart goes out to the family and his children. Kandi I am sorry for your lost. My Prayers are with you all. God Bless you all.