
10 years later: Who killed Tortarian Alexander
Jason Futch
ECB Publishing, Inc.
Today, the Brush Away Car Wash at the corner of Millinor Street and State Road 53, in Madison, is covered in weeds, a shell of itself compared to years ago, when it was active. It adjoins the 114 Quick Stop convenience store on Madison's southern end. However, 10 years ago, the car wash was the scene of a homicide investigation that continues to this day.
Twenty-two-year-old Lamont resident Tortarian Lashardra Alexander was shot around 12:30 p.m. on May 2, 2015. Witnesses called 911, and Tortarian was transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries. At the time of the murder, Joe Alexander, Tortarian's father, s