Digest

This episode of SCAMFluencers delves into the tragic murder of Howard Sewell Jr., a 35-year-old man found dead in Paulding County, Georgia. The investigation began with the discovery of his body, wrapped in a tarp and set on fire, leading authorities to suspect a homicide. Through a series of investigations, including an autopsy and the identification of Howard's remains, detectives uncovered a disturbing plot involving a trio of individuals: Chris Hanna, Tadeja Clark, and Omar Saviar. The investigation revealed that Howard had met Tadeja online and planned to meet her for a date on his birthday. However, the date turned deadly when Omar and Tadeja attempted to rob Howard, leading to a struggle that resulted in his death. The investigation culminated in the arrest and conviction of all three suspects, with Tadasia Clark pleading guilty to murder and Omar Saviar pleading guilty to murder charges. Chris Hanna was convicted of lesser offenses and sentenced to 15 years with eight years to serve. The episode serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of meeting people online and the importance of being cautious in such situations.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the hosts of the podcast, Sachi Cole and Sarah Haggi, and the topic of the episode: the murder of Howard Sewell Jr. in Paulding County, Georgia.

00:02:33

The Discovery of Howard's Body

This Chapter details the discovery of Howard's body in Paulding County, Georgia. A man walking his dog found the body wrapped in a tarp and set on fire. Authorities determined that the victim had been shot and killed, and the body had been burned to cover up the crime.

00:06:44

Howard Sewell Jr.'s Life

This Chapter provides background information on Howard Sewell Jr., including his family, his work, and his personality. Howard was described as a kind and caring person who was close to his family and friends.

00:10:18

The Investigation Begins

This Chapter describes the initial investigation into Howard's death. Howard's family reported him missing, and police began searching for him. A week later, Howard's remains were identified, and detectives began to investigate his death.

00:14:10

The Anonymous Tip

This Chapter focuses on an anonymous tip that led detectives to a potential suspect in Howard's murder. The tipster revealed that she had overheard a conversation about Howard's death and provided information about a man named Chris Hanna.

00:18:26

The Search for Chris Hanna

This Chapter details the investigation into Chris Hanna, who was identified as a potential suspect in Howard's murder. Detectives learned that Hanna had been involved in a shooting incident on the same night that Howard disappeared.

00:29:46

The Arrest and Confession

This Chapter describes the arrest of Omar Saviar and Chris Hanna, and the confession of Chris Hanna. Chris admitted to assisting Tadeja Clark in disposing of Howard's body and revealed that Tadeja had shot Howard during a robbery attempt.

00:40:21

Tadasia Clark's Confession

This Chapter focuses on the confession of Tadasia Clark, who admitted to luring Howard to her apartment under false pretenses. She revealed that she and Omar had planned to rob Howard, but the robbery turned deadly when Howard fought back.

00:43:26

The Trial and Sentencing

This Chapter details the trial and sentencing of Tadasia Clark, Omar Saviar, and Chris Hanna. Tadasia pleaded guilty to murder and agreed to testify against Omar. Omar also pleaded guilty to murder charges. Chris was convicted of lesser offenses and sentenced to 15 years with eight years to serve.

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Q&A

• How was Howard Sewell Jr.'s body discovered?

  Howard's body was discovered by a man walking his dog. The body was wrapped in a tarp and set on fire, leading authorities to suspect a homicide.

• What was the motive behind Howard Sewell Jr.'s murder?

  The motive behind Howard's murder was robbery. Tadasia Clark and Omar Saviar lured Howard to her apartment under false pretenses, where they attempted to rob him. During the robbery, a struggle ensued, and Howard was shot and killed.

• What evidence led detectives to Chris Hanna, Tadeja Clark, and Omar Saviar?

  An anonymous tip led detectives to Chris Hanna, who was later found to have been involved in a shooting incident on the same night that Howard disappeared. Detectives then investigated Hanna's apartment, where they found evidence linking him to the murder. They also discovered that Hanna was living with Tadasia Clark and that she had met Omar Saviar at a park. Through further investigation, detectives learned that Tadasia had met Howard online and had lured him to her apartment.

• What were the charges and sentences for the three suspects?

  Tadasia Clark pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Omar Saviar also pleaded guilty to murder charges and was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Chris Hanna was convicted of concealing a death and received a total sentence of 15 years with eight years to serve the balance on probation.

• What is the message of this episode of SCAMFluencers?

  The message of this episode is a cautionary tale about the dangers of meeting people online and the importance of being cautious in such situations. It highlights the fact that not everyone online is who they seem to be, and that it is important to be aware of the risks involved in online dating.

Show Notes