It’s been 18 years since 21 year-old Channon Christian and 23 year-old Christopher Newsom were murdered in Knoxville after police say they were kidnapped after a carjacking.
Lemaricus Davidson was one of the five people convicted of the murders and was given the death penalty. He will appear in Knox County court today (Wednesday) , he’s asking for a reduced sentence. Davidson will appear in Knox County court today (Wednesday) at 9 a.m.
“It’s supposed to be through, done. Give him a date,” said Channon’s dad, Gary Christian.
Christian said that spending day after day in court weighed heavily on this family in the midst of grieving.
“I wanted to kill all of them. Period. Didn’t care how, didn’t care when, just wanted to do it,” said Christian.
While Christian said the last 18 years have been a struggle, he’s gained peace by focusing on his wife, son and grandchildren. He’s working to remember the good times he had with his daughter, as he continues to fight for justice for both Channon and Christopher.
“I’ve already won. They’re never going to hurt you; they’re never going to hurt your children; they’re never going to hurt her children, my grandchildren. They’re never going to hurt anybody else,” said Christian.
