Man Accused of Walmart Killing Stabbed Woman in Prior Random Attack | Crime Alert 6AM 11.07.25

Summary

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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode: Man Accused of Walmart Killing Stabbed Woman in Prior Random Attack | Crime Alert 6AM 11.07.25
Date: November 7, 2025
Host: Sydney Sumner (for Nancy Grace), iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline

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Episode Overview

In this Crime Alert update, Sydney Sumner (standing in for Nancy Grace) delivers breaking reports on notable true crime cases currently unfolding across the nation. The episode highlights a chilling pattern of violence from an accused murderer in Georgia, a tragic homicide-missing child case in Milwaukee, and the urgent search for a missing California girl. Listeners are called to reflect on the failures in the justice system and the ongoing struggles of families impacted by violent crime.

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Key Discussion Points and Case Breakdowns

1. Walmart Homicide Suspect's Violence History (00:28)

• Incident Recap:
  Delano Middleton, 48, was arrested for the fatal stabbing of J.T. Schroeder (18) during a confrontation at a Walmart in White Marsh Island, Georgia (October 23).

  • Trigger for incident: Schroeder allegedly kicked Middleton's shopping cart, leading to a violent escalation.
  • Middletown allegedly stabbed Schroeder multiple times; Schroeder died the next day in hospital.

• Pattern of Violence:
  Erica Young, a prior victim, details a 2021 random knife attack by Middleton at her workplace (U-Haul store, Okajee Road).

  • Young recounts how Middleton entered, took keys, and when confronted, shoved a cart atop her before stabbing her with a 6-inch foldable knife and stealing a truck.
  • Court records affirm Young's account; she was a random victim.
  • Young quotes Middleton during her attack:

    “He told me he wanted to watch me bleed out.” – Erica Young (01:30)

• Judicial Response and Systemic Failure:

  • Middleton received a plea deal for aggravated assault: 2 years incarceration, 8 years probation after a mental health evaluation (initially incompetent, later competent).
  • Young criticizes the plea deal as a systemic failing, stating:

    “Middleton got away with stabbing me, so he thought he could get away with it again.” – Erica Young (02:36)

• Current Status:

  • Middleton held at Chatham County Detention Center, charged with murder, court date set for November 20.
  • Ongoing full investigation; police have not released further information.
  • Schroeder’s father defends his son’s character:

    “He was never, ever confrontational unless he was confronted first.” – J.T. Schroeder’s father (03:10)

  • Middleton stabbed Schroeder over 10 times.

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2. Homicide-Missing Child Case in Milwaukee (04:00)

• Incident Details:

  • Anya Raymond, 31, found shot dead in alley (Nov. 5, 9am).
  • Related child, boy aged 5-6, found wandering shoeless 3 miles away 5 hours earlier; believed to be Anya’s son (social media indications).

• Discovery and Community Impact:

  • Witness Rosetta Lamkin Johnson found Anya’s body:

    “I didn’t recognize the woman and had heard no gunshots… Anya must have been killed somewhere else and brought to the alley.” – Rosetta Lamkin Johnson (04:20)

• Child’s Welfare:

  • Child described as “nonverbal.”
  • Family located; boy reunited with relatives by late afternoon.
  • Investigation continues; public urged to call Milwaukee Police with tips.

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3. Missing Child Alert: Melody Buzzard out of California (04:45)

• Timeline and Critical Developments:

  • Melody Buzzard, 9, missing after cross-country trip with mother Ashley Buzzard.
  • Last seen: October 9, near Colorado-Utah border, Green River, Utah (on surveillance, both wearing wigs).
  • Ashley Buzzard is uncooperative with authorities; returned to California alone (Oct. 10).

• Investigative Findings:

  • Rental car (white 2024 Chevy Malibu) license plates switched from California to an unauthorized New York plate during the trip.
  • Gas station employees in Utah recall seeing the pair, noting the disguise with wigs.
  • Security camera footage at one location lost due to standard two-week retention policy.

• Ongoing Search:

  • FBI and Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office have executed multiple search warrants.
  • Melody’s physical description: 4 feet 6 inches, 60 lbs, brown hair/eyes – may be in disguise (wig).
  • Tips/directions for information:
    • Sheriff: 805-681-4150
    • Tip Line (anonymous): 805-681-4171

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “He told me he wanted to watch me bleed out.”
  — Erica Young recounting the 2021 stabbing (01:30)

• “Middleton got away with stabbing me, so he thought he could get away with it again.”
  — Erica Young, criticizing the justice system (02:36)

• “He was never, ever confrontational unless he was confronted first.”
  — J.T. Schroeder’s father, defending his son's character (03:10)

• “I didn’t recognize the woman and had heard no gunshots…Anya must have been killed somewhere else and brought to the alley.”
  — Rosetta Lamkin Johnson, witness (04:20)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:28] Walmart stabbing details & suspect’s violent history
• [01:30–02:36] Erica Young’s account of her attack and system critique
• [03:10] Schroeder’s father's perspective
• [04:00] Milwaukee homicide, missing child case
• [04:45] Ongoing search for Melody Buzzard and investigation updates

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Summary Tone and Language

The reporting is brisk, urgent, and compassionate, conveying both the shocking facts and the personal trauma experienced by victims and their families. Firsthand accounts, law enforcement updates, and appeals for public assistance blend to create a genuine sense of impact and immediacy—hallmarks of Nancy Grace’s approach.

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Useful for Listeners

This summary provides a comprehensive, at-a-glance briefing on three high-profile, evolving cases. It highlights crucial gaps in the justice system, the suffering of impacted families, and ongoing law enforcement efforts, offering listeners the key details and actionable information needed to stay informed or contribute to active investigations.

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Transcript

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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office says missing 9 year old California girl Melody Buzzard was spotted in a small town in Utah last month. According to the sheriff's office, Melody was seen between the Colorado Utah border on October 9th on a return route after her mother, Ashley Buzzard rented a car in California and took a cross country trip. Ashley Buzzard rented a car in Lompoc and embarked on the trip on October 7th with possible stops in Kansas and Nebraska. Security footage placed both Ashley and Melody Buzzard at the car rental business while wearing wigs that same day. Investigators said they believed that the wig was used to alter Melody's appearance. They also noted that Ashley Buz to wear wigs. Raquel Zick, Santa Barbara County's PIO says Melody was last seen on the Utah side of the Colorado Utah border. Specifically, the pair stopped in the small town of Green River, Utah on October 9, an area not on the route back home to California. FBI agents arrived at the Bear Valley Country Store and gas station on October 25th requesting security footage, but the owner reportedly said footage is deleted after two weeks. The gas station is situated just outside Pangwich, Utah, and investigators believe that Ashley Buzz cross the intersection of State Route 20 and U.S. 89 where the store is located. Agents also stopped by the Junction pit stop and Phillips 66 gas station in Junction, Utah. Employee Samantha Matthews told them that she saw Ashley in a curly blonde wig on Oct. 9 at about 5pm Matthews reportedly said that the wig wearing woman was in a car with a woman with purple hair who appeared to be in her late 20s to mid-30s. The sheriff's office previously said that the rental car, a white 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, initially had California license plate MNG 101. On October 8, Ashley Buzzard allegedly changed it to New York license plate HCG9677. Investigators have not determined when the plate was installed or whether additional plates were used at other times during travel. The New York plate seen on the car does not belong to the vehicle or to Buzzard. Buzzard arrived back at her Vandenberg Village home in the 500 block of Mars Avenue on Oct. 10. Melody was not with her. She has remained uncooperative in the investigation. The Sheriff's office, along with the FBI, previously carried out search warrants at Buzzard's home, but Melody remains unaccounted for. Melody is described as standing 4ft 6 inches tall, weighing 60 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She may be wearing a wig. Anyone with information regarding Melody's whereabouts is asked to call Santa Barbara County Investigators at 805-681-4150. Anonymous calls can be made to the tip line at 805-681-4171. For the latest crime and justice breaking news, be sure to follow the Crime Alert hourly update on your favorite podcast app. With this Crime Alert, I'm Sydney Sumner.

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