True Crime with Kendall Rae

Killed at the Hands of Her Best Friend & Her BF’s Boyfriend!? The Case of Alexis Crawford

Date: February 5, 2026
Host: Kendall Rae

Episode Overview

In this deeply empathetic episode, Kendall Rae dives into the tragic murder case of Alexis Crawford, a 21-year-old college student from Atlanta, Georgia, murdered in 2019. The episode centers around themes of betrayal, justice delayed, and the devastating impact on a family and community blindsided by the actions of someone they trusted. Kendall narrates with her hallmark compassion, focusing on the victim and her family's perspective while highlighting glaring issues of trust, delayed justice, and the importance of community support.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction to Alexis Crawford and the Case

• [03:41] Kendall introduces Alexis as a promising student at Clark Atlanta University, beloved by her large family and friends, who dreamt of becoming a lawyer.

  • “Her case is one of total betrayal by someone who she truly thought was her friend and her family thought that she was her friend. It's just devastating the way that this happened.” — Kendall Rae [03:12]

• Alexis’s upbringing: close-knit family (one of 10 siblings), religious, tightly bonded, and highly motivated.

• Criminal justice was Alexis’s passion, influenced by her father’s work in law enforcement.

• The Main Arc: Alexis’s murder at the hands of her roommate and supposed best friend, Jordan Jones, and Jordan’s boyfriend, Baron Brantley.

2. Timeline of Alexis’s Disappearance

• [09:54] October 30, 2019 — Alexis last seen on Facetime with her family, active on Instagram throughout the evening.

• [11:35] 11:30pm: Jordan drives Alexis to a liquor store on CCTV.

• Post-liquor store: no sign of Alexis.

• [12:23] October 31 — Alexis’s family can’t reach her, which is unusual.

  • She misses class and work the following day; phone goes straight to voicemail.
  • Family immediately suspects something is wrong and reports her missing.

3. Red Flags and Police Involvement

• Police learn from Jordan about the liquor store and her claim Alexis left the apartment overnight.

  • Key detail: Alexis had been sleeping in the living room recently (due to trauma — explained later).

• Community Response:

  • #LetsFindLex trends as search efforts mobilize rapidly.
  • Immediate and serious police response to her disappearance is praised, particularly as Alexis is a young Black woman. Kendall emphasizes the importance of prompt action in missing persons cases.

4. Family’s Plea & Heartbreak

• [14:05] Emotional soundbites from Alexis’s father and siblings during a press conference as they plead for her safe return.
  • “Baby, I love you. Baby. Just... just come home.” — Bobby Crawford [16:24]
  • “I'm not gonna leave until you get home.” — Bobby Crawford [16:34]
  • “If Lexi, she's watching… You're my strength, my aspirations in life. And I just want you to come home and be safe.” — Alexis’s sibling [16:37]

5. Critical Discovery: The Sexual Assault Report

• [17:07] Three days before Alexis disappeared, she went to the hospital for a rape kit—she’d been assaulted by Baron Brantley, Jordan’s boyfriend.

  • He followed Alexis into her bathroom and assaulted her while Jordan was present in the apartment.
  • Baron’s DNA matched the rape kit results.

• Jordan’s Response: Instead of supporting Alexis or reporting the assault, Jordan prioritizes reporting her car stolen by Baron to 911.

  • 911 call transcript reveals lack of urgency for the assault—focus solely on the car.
  • “At no point…did she mention…her boyfriend had just assaulted her friend. No, she called…because she was reporting…he…had stolen her car.” — Kendall Rae [21:50]

• Jordan then allows Baron back into the apartment and hides him there, without Alexis knowing.

  • Alexis remains traumatized and fearful, sleeping in the living room to avoid the site of her assault.

6. Break in the Case: Evidence and Confession

• [26:31] Police analyze surveillance: At 3:11am on October 31, footage shows Jordan and Baron loading a heavy plastic bin (later determined to hold Alexis’s body) into Alexis’s car.

• [27:30] Both leave and return less than an hour later.

• [27:45] Confronted with footage, Jordan finally confesses to police:

  • She and Baron murdered Alexis following a physical altercation.
  • Baron choked Alexis while Jordan placed a trash bag over her head (as per Baron’s later confession).
  • They disposed of Alexis’s body in a park (Exchange Park, DeKalb County), using the plastic bin.

  “She confessed that on…October 30…after going to the liquor store, they had gotten into a physical altercation…During the fight, Baron…began to choke Alexis. And…Jordan grabbed a trash bag and put it over her head.” — Kendall Rae [27:55]

7. Aftermath and Arrests

• [29:36] News breaks of Alexis’s body being found, authorities announce the arrests of Jordan Jones and Baron Brantley.

  • “Jordan had been Alexis’s friend and her roommate…while a motive has not been clearly established, the department did take up police report from Alexis Crawford on October 27th…” — Atlanta Police [29:52]

• [31:26] Details from the crime scene:

  • Clean-up efforts in the apartment, blood found during luminol testing.
  • The chilling note that the killers attended a Halloween party less than 24 hours after dumping Alexis’s body.

  “They went to a Halloween party. As if nothing happened…It takes a evil type of person to be able to go about your life, especially in a way where you're going on to a Halloween party.” — Kendall Rae [31:50]

• Jordan’s attempts to cover up:

  • Faked social media posts, messaged friends to concoct stories about the missing plastic bin, attempted to reassure Alexis’s family with lies about the rape kit results.

8. Legal Proceedings and Ongoing Delays

• Both suspects denied bond, considered flight risks.

• Death penalty off the table.

• Both Jordan and Baron plead not guilty, despite confessions.

  • Baron’s confession ruled inadmissible due to intoxication at the time of the statement.
  • Prosecutors have secured the right to use jailhouse calls where both made incriminating statements, plus possible Instagram DMs showing further conspiracy.

• Admissibility Battle:

  • Motive for murder believed tied directly to Alexis’s sexual assault report against Baron.
  • Evidence of sexual assault becoming a key legal battleground which has seen conflicting rulings.
  • Significant court delays (including COVID-related).

• [41:30] “I think we can all agree that it is beyond time for justice to be served. The impact that her murder has had … is just indescribable, really.” — Kendall Rae

9. Community Impact & Legacy

• The community and Clark Atlanta University are devastated; grief counselors brought in.
• Alexis’s funeral draws a huge crowd, signifying her broad impact in life.
• Six years later, justice is still pending, leaving her loved ones in limbo.

“It's been more than six years since she was killed and allegedly by someone who she truly trusted... it's been far, far too long without justice. And I hope that I'm able to provide you all with an update soon that she got it and that these sick individuals... get what they deserve.” — Kendall Rae [44:49]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Family’s Heartbreak

• “Baby, just… just come home. I love you. I'm not gonna leave until you get home.”
  — Bobby Crawford, Alexis’s father [16:24–16:34]

• “If Lexi, she's watching… You're my strength, my aspirations in life. And I just want you to come home and be safe.”
  — Alexis’s sibling [16:37]

On Betrayal and Human Darkness

• “It's just devastating the way that this happened. And honestly, cases like this just freak me out because it's a reminder that you never truly know who you can trust in life.”
  — Kendall Rae [03:00]

• “That is so disgusting. And it gets even worse… times where Jordan would go to class and Baron would stay in her room and Alexis would be home… she had no idea… admitted to because investig reached out to her…”
  — Kendall Rae [25:07]

On the Killers' Coldness

• “They went to a Halloween party. As if nothing happened… It takes an evil type of person to be able to go about your life, especially in a way where you're going on to a Halloween party.”
  — Kendall Rae [31:50]

• “Thank you to everyone that isn't being negative in my DMs… My heart is really hurting right now…” (Jordan’s social media post feigning concern while knowing the truth)
  — Kendall Rae [32:24]

Timeline & Timestamps for Key Segments

• Introduction & Family Background: [03:46]–[08:58]
• Day of Disappearance & Search: [09:54]–[13:35]
• Family Press Conference: [14:05]–[17:07]
• Discovery of Sexual Assault: [17:08]–[21:50]
• Jordan’s Betrayal & Apartment Evidence: [23:36]–[27:45]
• Confession & Body Found: [27:45]–[29:50]
• Legal Process & Case Delays: [31:26]–[41:30]
• Impact, Funeral, and Legacy: [41:30]–[44:45]

Final Thoughts

This episode is an emotional, detailed exploration of the Alexis Crawford case, exemplifying Kendall Rae's commitment to centering the victim and their family. Through careful narration, careful citation of legal challenges, powerful quotes, and the heartbreaking facts of Alexis’s story, Kendall brings urgency to the need for justice and awareness.

If you haven’t listened, this summary covers all essential facts, emotional moments, and deep insights into why this case matters and the gaping wounds left for all who loved Alexis Crawford.