A 31-year-old pregnant woman in Mississippi tragically lost her life while attempting to escape her abductor, her ex-boyfriend, who had allegedly kidnapped her from a Nissan auto plant. The woman, identified as Glynis Jackson, was forced into a vehicle by her ex, Joshua Demarshall Andrews, who then shot her multiple times as he fled along the interstate. Jackson’s desperate attempt to flee ended in her jumping from the moving car, only to be struck and killed by another vehicle.
The horrifying sequence of events unfolded on January 27, when Andrews allegedly abducted Jackson from the parking lot of the Nissan manufacturing plant in Canton, Mississippi, located about 25 miles north of Jackson. Authorities responded to the scene after 911 calls were made, but by the time deputies arrived, Andrews had already fled with Jackson in his vehicle. The police quickly launched a search, but it wasn’t until later that they discovered Jackson’s body on Interstate 55 in Holmes County, approximately 40 miles north of Canton. Jackson had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators found a firearm at the scene, believed to be used in the crime. The authorities later learned that Jackson had been pregnant at the time of her death, which prompted an additional charge of first-degree murder of an unborn child against Andrews. Initially, it was unclear whether Jackson had fallen, jumped, or been pushed from the car. However, reports later confirmed that she had intentionally leaped from the moving vehicle in an attempt to escape. Tragically, she was struck by another car, which led to her death.
Following the incident, Andrews turned himself in to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office on the day after Jackson’s death. He was arrested and charged with capital murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm. A statement from the Madison County Sheriff expressed shock and condemnation, calling the crime “heinous” and emphasizing that Andrews would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Andrews, 32, has a history of violent offenses, including previous convictions for aggravated assault and shooting into a motor vehicle. He had been released from prison in September 2022, and authorities have described him as a potential flight risk due to the violent nature of the crime. During his initial court appearance, a judge ordered that Andrews be held without bond, and prosecutors pointed out that Andrews had traveled from Georgia to Mississippi with the intent to harm Jackson.
Jackson was a mother of three children, and her death has left a community in mourning. She was reported to have been pregnant at the time of the incident, which added a further layer of tragedy to an already devastating situation. The loss of both the woman and her unborn child has been met with grief and outrage from family, friends, and the public alike.
As the investigation continues, the case highlights the dangers of domestic violence and the tragic outcomes that can result from such crimes. The authorities are continuing their efforts to bring justice to Jackson and her family, and the public is left grappling with the senselessness of her death and the loss of her unborn child. The case has sparked further discussions about the importance of addressing domestic violence and the need for better protective measures for those at risk.
