Shanquella Robinson Case Investigation
- Cassian Creed
- Aug 2
- 10 min read
Here's a detailed timeline of the main events and a cast of characters based on the provided sources:
Timeline of the Shanquella Robinson case investigation
This timeline is constructed from the provided source material, primarily "BETRAYED IN PARADISE: The Shanquella Robinson Case" by Cassian Creed.
Pre-October 2022
January 1997: Shanquella Brenada Robinson is born.
Sophomore Year (Winston-Salem State University): Shanquella Robinson and Daejhanae Jackson are roommates and close friends.
Senior Year (Winston-Salem State University): Shanquella and Daejhanae start businesses. Shanquella's "Exquisite Boutique" and "Exquisite Kids" succeed; Daejhanae's business fails, marking the beginning of resentment.
2019-2022: Shanquella's business revenue increases by 340%. She receives and has forgiven $67,000 in legitimate PPP loans.
Throughout 2022: Daejhanae Jackson is denied PPP loans twice, accumulates over $47,000 in debt, and becomes involved in a PPP loan fraud scheme. She begins to show escalating hostility (247 negative sentiment indicators) towards Shanquella.
October 20, 2022: Daejhanae Jackson searches online for "assault charges Mexico vs US."
October 21, 2022: Daejhanae Jackson searches online for "can you be prosecuted for fight in mexico."
October 21, 2022: A group chat titled "Cabo Planning" shows Daejhanae Jackson stating, "I'm tired of her acting better than everybody."
October 22, 2022: Khalil Cooke states in the group chat, "She changed since the money came." Daejhanae Jackson searches for "mexican jail conditions americans."
October 23, 2022: Alysse Hyatt states in the group chat, "We need to check her."
October 24, 2022: Malik Dyer states in the group chat, "Mexico about to be lit. She has no idea."
October 25, 2022: Wenter Donovan states in the group chat, "What happens in Cabo stays in Cabo."
October 26, 2022: A $5,000 wire transfer from a PPP loan fraud scheme is sent to Daejhanae Jackson's account. Khalil Cooke and Wenter Donovan also receive funds from this network.
Night before departure: Shanquella posts "Cabo ready! ✈️🏖️" with brief, performatively excited comments from her travel companions.
October 2022: The Trip and Death
October 28, 2022, ~2:00 PM: Six individuals (Shanquella Robinson, Daejhanae Jackson, Khalil Cooke, Wenter Donovan, Alysse Hyatt, Malik Dyer) fly from Charlotte to San José del Cabo, Mexico, on American Airlines flight 2931. Shanquella sits in economy plus, the others in basic economy.
October 28, 2022, ~4:00 PM: The group checks into Villa Linda 32 in the Fundadores district, rented by Daejhanae Jackson for $3,200 per night.
October 28, Evening: Initial drinking and socializing occur, described as having "tension."
October 29, 2022, 08:47 AM: Shanquella posts "Good morning from paradise!"
October 29, 09:15 AM: Malik Dyer posts a pool photo; Shanquella is absent.
October 29, 10:42 AM: Alysse Hyatt posts "Day 2 vibes" to her stories; Shanquella is absent.
October 29, ~11:00 AM: Shanquella experiences a "first altercation" (unrecorded), sustaining bruising on her arms.
October 29, 11:33 AM: Daejhanae Jackson posts "Birthday behavior."
October 29, 12:00 PM: Shanquella retreats to her bedroom.
October 29, 12:45 PM: Wenter Donovan orders food delivery to the villa.
October 29, ~1:00 PM: The group "decides to confront" Shanquella.
October 29, 13:47 PM: Last group photo taken; Shanquella is absent.
October 29, 14:00 PM: All social media activity from the group ceases.
October 29, 14:00-14:02 PM: The violent assault video is timestamped. Shanquella, naked and defenseless, is brutally beaten by Daejhanae Jackson, with Malik Dyer's voice heard saying "Quella, can you at least fight back?" and Alysse Hyatt's voice saying "Beat her ass." Multiple individuals record the assault.
October 29, 2:15 PM: Injury inflicted, specifically Atlas luxation (broken neck).
October 29, ~2:30 PM: Shanquella's death occurs, approximately 15 minutes after the fatal injury.
October 29, 3:00 PM: Dr. Karolina Beatriz Ornelas-Gutiérrez arrives at the villa to find Shanquella "dehydrated, disoriented, unresponsive." She recommends immediate hospital transport, which the group denies, citing fabricated "insurance complications."
October 29, 3:00 AM (unclear if this is AM or PM, but placed here due to context of other "3 AM" type texts): Text message "Lawyer's calling" is sent.
October 29, 3:15 AM (unclear if this is AM or PM): Text message "Delete it now" is sent.
October 29, 3:15 PM: Nazeer Wiggins arrives at the villa, after the initial assault. He argues for hospital transport for Shanquella.
October 29, 4:00 AM (unclear if this is AM or PM): Group coordination for a cover story ("alcohol poisoning") occurs via text.
October 29, 4:20 PM: A 911 call is placed, over two hours after Shanquella's death.
October 29, 5:00 PM: Medical arrival confirms death.
October 29, 5:57 PM: Official time of death for Shanquella Robinson.
October 29, 6:00 PM: The "Cabo Six" group begins digital cleanup, deleting posts.
October 29, 6:45 PM: Daejhanae Jackson calls an unlisted number for 47 minutes, which is later traced to a Charlotte law firm specializing in international criminal defense (David Chen).
October 29, 7:30 PM: WhatsApp group "IMPORTANT" is created by the group.
October 29, 8:15 PM: Group message "Everyone same story" is sent.
October 29, 11:45 PM: 86 posts are deleted across various social media platforms by the group.
November 2022: Cover-Up, Leak, and Outcry
October 30, 2022, 02:00 AM: Shanquella's phone is factory reset.
October 30, 2022, 06:00 AM: The group checks out early from the villa.
October 30, 2022, 09:15 AM: The group arrives back at Charlotte airport.
October 30, 2022, 2:00 PM: All "Cabo Six" social media accounts are set to private.
October 30, 2022: Shanquella's mother, Sallamondra Robinson, posts on Facebook, "My baby gone. They saying alcohol but my baby don't drink like that."
October 30, 2022: Dr. Rene A. Galvan-Oseguera, a Mexican Forensic Medical Examiner, performs Shanquella's autopsy in Baja California Sur.
October 31, 2022: Khalil Cooke visits the Robinson family to return Shanquella's luggage and maintains the "alcohol poisoning" lie.
November 2, 2022: Sallamondra Robinson posts, "Something not right. These people keep changing their story."
November 5, 2022: Sallamondra Robinson posts, "Why won't they tell me what happened to my daughter?"
November 5, 2022: A notarized English translation of the Death Certificate is issued in Baja California Sur.
November 10, 2022: Sallamondra Robinson posts, "Khalil looked me in my face and lied. They all lying."
November 14, 2022: Sallamondra Robinson receives a private message: "Check your email. You need to see what really happened."
November 15, 2022, 2:47 AM EST: The viral video of Shanquella's assault arrives, anonymously uploaded via the Tor network. Cassian Creed is alerted by his AI, AL.
November 15, 2022: Cassian Creed begins his investigation, identifying the "Cabo Six."
November 16, 2022: The video of the assault goes viral, exploding across social media platforms.
November 17, 2022: A U.S. autopsy is performed by the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Office after Shanquella's body has been embalmed, leading to inconclusive findings.
November 22-27, 2022: National news outlets begin covering the story.
November 25, 2022: Mexican authorities issue an arrest warrant for Daejhanae Jackson on femicide charges.
November 2022: Interpol issues a Red Notice Request for Daejhanae Jackson.
Late November/Early December 2022: Paranoia sets in among the Cabo Six. Daejhanae Jackson attempts to change her legal name to E'Mani Green and searches for "statute of limitations murder Mexico" and "can you be extradited for femicide." Nazeer Wiggins begins researching immunity deals and witness protection.
December 2022 - March 2023: Investigation, Cooperation, and Arrests
December 2022: Nazeer Wiggins contacts Cassian Creed via an encrypted channel, expressing a desire to tell the truth in exchange for protection. He provides additional video footage and details of the planning and cover-up.
December 2022: Sallamondra Robinson files a civil suit seeking $50 million in damages against all six conspirators, plus the villa owner and property management company.
December 2022: Khalil Cooke and Wenter Donovan file motions to dismiss the civil suit.
January 2023: Khalil Cooke agrees to cooperate with U.S. authorities in exchange for reduced charges, corroborating Wiggins' account and providing text messages, voice recordings of cover-up discussions, and financial records of the fraud scheme.
January 2023: Carlos Vega, the villa maintenance worker, comes forward, stating he witnessed the first assault and providing security footage audio of the attack.
January 2023: Mexican authorities issue additional warrants for all six individuals. The US Attorney's office begins reviewing "new evidence."
February 2023: Daejhanae Jackson is arrested by federal marshals in Philadelphia on federal charges (interstate flight to avoid prosecution), a placeholder for Mexico's extradition request. She attempted to flee to Ghana.
February 2023: Mexico formally files an extradition request for Jackson on femicide charges.
February 2023: Wenter Donovan is arrested in Charlotte, Alysse Hyatt in Greensboro, and Malik Dyer surrenders voluntarily. All face federal charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice, false statements to federal agents, and interstate flight.
February 2023: The financial investigation uncovers a larger PPP fraud network, leading to 17 coordinated arrests, including Marcus Thompson (the money man) and David Chen (the attorney who advised Jackson). FBI opens a RICO investigation.
March 15, 2023: The extradition hearing takes place with all six defendants present. The defense falsely claims Shanquella was involved in the PPP fraud and was a "criminal rival." The judge grants Mexico's extradition request for all six.
Post-March 2023: Convictions and Legacy
Within 30 days of March 15, 2023: All six defendants are transported to Mexico.
Later in 2023: All six defendants are convicted in Mexican courts, receiving sentences ranging from 35 to 50 years with no possibility of early release. Appeals are exhausted.
Ongoing (into 2025): The broader PPP fraud network prosecutions result in 37 convictions, combined sentences exceeding 400 years, and restitution ordered ($2.3 million to taxpayers, $50 million to the Robinson family).
Ongoing (into 2025): Shanquella's businesses, "Exquisite Boutique" and "Exquisite Kids," thrive under community management, expand to three locations, employ 15 people, and establish an annual $25,000 scholarship fund for young entrepreneurs.
Five years after the initial video leak: The Shanquella Robinson Community Center opens. The Exquisite Dreams Foundation funds 47 small businesses. The villa where the murder occurred is demolished, and the land is donated for a memorial garden.
Cast of Characters
Principal Individuals Involved in the Shanquella Robinson case investigation:
Shanquella Brenada Robinson (Victim): (January 9, 1997 - October 29, 2022) A 25-year-old successful Black American entrepreneur from Charlotte, North Carolina. She graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a business degree and owned two thriving businesses, "Exquisite Boutique" and "Exquisite Kids." She traveled to San José del Cabo, Mexico, for a birthday trip with a group of friends and died tragically after being violently assaulted by a member of her travel party. Her death was initially reported as alcohol poisoning but later confirmed by a Mexican autopsy to be due to a broken neck (atlas luxation) from violent force. She is remembered for her ambition, compassion, independence, and trust, and her legacy continues through foundations and businesses established in her name.
The "Cabo Six" (Travel Companions/Perpetrators):
Daejhanae Jackson (Primary Aggressor): (Age 27 at incident) The individual seen physically assaulting Shanquella in the viral video. A former close friend and college roommate of Shanquella. She was deeply in debt ($47,000+), had been denied PPP loans, and was involved in a PPP loan fraud scheme. She rented the villa for the trip and orchestrated the initial cover-up, seeking legal advice immediately after Shanquella's death. She exhibited high levels of envy, financial desperation, and a need for power and control over Shanquella. She attempted to change her name to E'Mani Green and flee the country. She was later arrested in Philadelphia and extradited to Mexico on femicide charges, where she was convicted.
Khalil Cooke ("Best Friend" / Co-conspirator): (Age 25 at incident) Self-described as Shanquella's "best friend." He was a retail employee burdened with significant student loan debt ($89,000) and also received money from Daejhanae Jackson's fraud network. He actively participated in the cover-up, initially lying to Sallamondra Robinson about the cause of death. He later cooperated with authorities in exchange for reduced charges, providing crucial evidence against the others. He was extradited to Mexico and convicted.
Wenter Donovan (Co-conspirator): (Age 26 at incident) Had a sporadic employment history and was active on luxury lifestyle social media despite minimal income. She also received funds from Jackson's fraud network. She was present during the assault, participated in the cover-up, and was extradited to Mexico and convicted.
Alysse Hyatt (Co-conspirator): (Age 25 at incident) An administrative assistant with maxed-out credit cards and a recent eviction. Her voice was identified in the video saying, "Beat her ass." She was present during the assault and maintained the false narrative. She was extradited to Mexico and convicted.
Malik Dyer (Co-conspirator): (Age 26 at incident) Unemployed and living with parents. His voice was identified in the video asking, "Quella, can you at least fight back?" He was present during the assault and maintained the false narrative. He was extradited to Mexico and convicted.
Nazeer Wiggins (Late Arrival / Leaker / Key Witness): (Age 25 at incident) A gig economy worker who arrived separately at the villa on October 29, after the initial assault. He showed the highest empathy markers among the group and had minimal participation in the immediate cover-up. Overwhelmed by guilt, he anonymously leaked the viral video to Sallamondra Robinson and later fully cooperated with the investigation, providing crucial testimony and additional evidence. He was also extradited to Mexico and convicted.
The Robinson Family:
Sallamondra Robinson (Mother): Shanquella's mother, who became a relentless advocate for justice. She immediately suspected foul play and, after the video leak, waged a "mother's war," using social media to rally support and press for official action. Her unwavering fight led to significant public pressure, civil lawsuits, and eventually, the extradition and conviction of the perpetrators. She continues to honor Shanquella's legacy through charitable foundations and community initiatives.
Bernard Robinson (Father): Shanquella's father, who supported Sallamondra in her fight for justice.
Investigative & Legal Personnel:
Cassian Creed (Author/Investigator): The investigative writer and author of "BETRAYED IN PARADISE: The Shanquella Robinson Case." He initiated a two-year deep dive into the case after the video went viral, working with AI AL to uncover the truth.
AI AL (Artificial Intelligence): An advanced AI system that serves as Cassian Creed's investigative partner, performing forensic analysis, evidence correlation, and behavioral pattern recognition to piece together the case.
Dr. Karolina Beatriz Ornelas-Gutiérrez (Mexican Medical Professional): The doctor who arrived at the villa on October 29 to find Shanquella unresponsive. She recommended immediate hospital transport, which the group refused. Her report contradicted the group's "alcohol poisoning" claim.
Dr. Rene A. Galvan-Oseguera (Mexican Forensic Medical Examiner): The forensic pathologist who performed Shanquella's autopsy in Mexico, conclusively determining the cause of death as atlas luxation (broken neck) and ruling it a homicide, directly contradicting the group's narrative.
Carlos Vega (Villa Maintenance Worker): A staff member at Villa Linda 32 who accessed a utility room near the master bedroom on October 29 and later came forward to state he witnessed the first assault and had security footage.
Marcus Thompson (PPP Fraud Ring Organizer): The "money man" who organized the larger PPP loan fraud scheme that Daejhanae Jackson and others were involved in. He was later arrested in the broader RICO investigation.
David Chen (Attorney): A Charlotte-based attorney specializing in "fixing" problems for criminal networks. He was the unlisted number Daejhanae Jackson called on the night of Shanquella's death and is identified as the source of the group's cover-up playbook. He faced charges for conspiracy to obstruct justice.
Judge Patricia Hernandez: The judge who presided over the extradition hearing in the U.S., ultimately granting Mexico's request for all six defendants to be transferred to Mexican custody.
Ben Crump (Civil Rights Attorney): Represented the Robinson family in their fight for justice.
Sue-Ann Robinson (Attorney): Lead counsel for the Robinson family in their civil lawsuits (no relation to the family).
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