Orange County, Florida – After a lengthy search, a suspect wanted in connection with the deaths of a 20-year-old woman and her 1-year-old daughter has been apprehended in New Jersey, as confirmed by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect, Doujon Duwayne Griffiths, 23, was arrested following a routine stop by authorities in New Jersey. The incident dates back to September 2021 when Massania Malcolm, 20, was discovered shot to death inside a vehicle on Ellenor Drive. Tragically, her infant daughter also lost her life due to being left unattended inside the vehicle on that fateful day.
In a statement released by the sheriff’s office, they expressed their dedication to never forgetting the victims and their hope that the arrest of Griffiths would provide some solace and closure to the families affected by this terrible tragedy.
Throughout the course of the investigation, it was revealed that Griffiths had been residing with Malcolm, her boyfriend, and their child. The boyfriend, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds, indicated that Griffiths was responsible for the shootings. He surmised that both his girlfriend and child were also shot, leading to their untimely demise.
Facing charges of first-degree murder in the deaths of Malcolm and her daughter, Griffiths also faces an attempted murder charge in connection with the shooting of Malcolm’s boyfriend. The process of extraditing Griffiths back to Orange County is underway, although a specific timeline has not been disclosed.
The capture of Griffiths marks a significant development in this case, bringing a long-awaited sense of justice to the community and the grieving families. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to seeking accountability for the heinous crimes committed, ensuring that justice is served for the victims and their loved ones.