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Alexa Stakely, a single mother and school teacher, was tragically killed while trying to prevent the theft of her vehicle with her 6-year-old son inside. All three suspects involved in her death have been taken into custody. A 16-year-old who admitted to driving Stakely’s vehicle turned himself in and is being charged with delinquency murder. The second male, 17, and the third suspect, Gerald Dowling, 19, were also apprehended. Stakely was struck by her own vehicle while trying to stop the theft, suffering a fatal head wound. Her son, who was unharmed, slept through the incident. Friends and colleagues gathered to pay tribute to Stakely, describing her as an amazing person who loved her son fiercely. Her brother expressed sadness and anger over her tragic death. Carjackings have been on the rise in some U.S. cities, prompting authorities to crack down on crime. The Federal Anti-Car Theft Act of 1992 was passed in response to a particularly brutal carjacking incident that resulted in the death of Pamela Basu. This incident sparked outrage and led to stricter laws regarding carjacking. Stakely’s death highlights the dangers of carjackings and the devastating impact they can have on families.

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