Howard McNear's health worsened and he was not able to return to the series for season eight, and he died less than a year later. According to an interview in 2012, Griffith based his voice for Shadow off the voice of a former roommate, a writer who he described as always speaking intensely. The ending of Things Heard & Seen makes it look easy for George as he builds himself an alibi the next day and tells the police that his wife has been brutally murdered in a "robbery gone wrong". We are in need of content, and everyone has something to contribute! His voice for Shadow has been received with much praise, some saying he has captured Shadow's dark, emotionless and somewhat smug demeanor perfectly. Lacee is no stranger to our news desk, having started as the weekend morning anchor at WBAL-TV more than six years ago, said Dan Joerres, president and general manager of WBAL. Delaney sentenced Griffith 10 years to life in prison for the second degree murder of former girlfriend Deborah Flores Narvaez. Defense attorney Abel Yanez said Griffith had a quality character, was a successful entertainer and had a spotless record until he crossed paths with Debbie Flores Narvaez. Britt Griffith, an investigator for Ghost Hunters, did a guest appearanceon the radio showRain City Paranormal in 2010, and it was a disaster. "I was actually in the academy, my dad was a cop, cops were in my family, and then Rodney King happened, and just when I was finishing up all of my stuff and my applications from the academy, I said you know, I don't think this is for me," Griffith said during the show. [3][2], In 2010, his role as Sonic was passed to Roger Craig Smith, his role as Shadow was passed to Kirk Thornton, and his role as Jet was passed to Michael Yurchak. Knowing this, it would make sense that Ghost Hunters, which experienced a ratings dip of its own, was next on the chopping block. Frightened, and curious, she asked the spirit, "Are you trapped here, or free to leave?" ", He also let his employers, fans, and decency in general down by saying people who live on the East and West coasts are "anti-gun p*ssy f*gg*ts. Just goes to show that it doesn't take a lot of money to hunt ghosts. As per local news reports, the investigators found Debbies1997 Chevrolet Prism the same day, abandoned in a Las Vegas backyard. The readings spike when in proximity of something as simple as wiring in the walls of a building, which isn't accurate, but great if you want "evidence" of ghosts for your TV show. However, he agreed that Debbie had come over on December 12 but insisted he had nothing to do with her disappearance. He voiced many characters in various animated films, television shows and video games, including Tom Majors in Chaotic and Miyamoto Usagi in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Kristen Luman, the new co-lead investigator for A&E's Ghost Hunters re-boot, is a licensed hypnotherapist. During his trial, the jury of 12 men and women deliberated for approximately 14 hours over a span of 2 days. According to the show, though she wanted an exclusive relationship, Jason kept having various stints with other women. Griffith was sentenced to. And in a few short weeks, Debbie would be dead. We had to be very impartial, she told the Review-Journal. Jason went on trial in May 2014 and claimed he choked her in self-defense after she allegedly assaulted him. Jason Griffith, right, reacts to his sentence to life in prison during his sentencing hearing at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas Wednesday, July 23, 2014. After her car was found in a seedy part of town, her family had that gut-wrenching feeling that something bad had happened to her. Their story goes back to December. The death of Debbie Flores-Narvaez is the subject of Lifetime's new movie Death of a Vegas Showgirl. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Celeste Flores Narvaez wipes a tear during the sentencing hearing of her sister's murderer Jason Griffith at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Jason Griffith was born on the 29th of November, 1980. Instead, Hawes heads an entirely different show, with a very similar name, Ghost Nation, which debuted on the Travel Channel in October 2019. Jason Adam Griffith is an American actor, known for his voice over work for NYAV Post, 4Kids Entertainment and DuArt Film and Video. He accused her of stalking and she once broke the order, the Sun reported. He said Flores Narvaez had threatened to kill him and herself during an ongoing fight over him trying to end their relationship. The father-son relationship was wholesome and the chemistry between Andy and Barney was sublime. Makes sense. ", "All Sonic fans! Tweet or DM and let me know where you'd like to see me. This is the untold truth of Ghost Hunters. Ryan Buell, an out and proud bisexual known best as the onetime host ofParanormal State, wrote a post on his blog after hearing Griffith's comments and said "Props to SyFy for firing Britt Griffith for his hate speech! It might have been her big break, but she never showed up, and all calls to her cell went straight to voicemail. In tomorrows paper, the novelists who claim to be journalists wont report the things that you really know. Reportedly, Jason Omar Griffith, who is currently 43, was arrested and convicted for the second-degree murder of former girlfriend Deborah Flores Narvaez. Griffith fled onto a highway where he was fatally struck by a passing motorist. We love and miss our daughter, the distraught mother said. 2023, A&E Television Networks, LLC. The argument started when he threw her iPhone across a street. Don't hesitate in signing up today! And Daryl Marston, another new co-lead investigator on the re-boot, is a former firearms instructor and a contractor. As per the official synopsis for the episode, released by ID: The heart-wrenching story of Deborah Flores Narvaez and Jason Omar Griffith dates back to 2010. The autopsy of the body revealed the 31-year-old had been strangled to death. Her dedication is unparalleledand we are thrilled that she will continue to be an important contributor to WBAL-TV 11 News during this next chapter of her career, said Joerres. He is best known as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog and Shadow the Hedgehog in the English dub of Sonic X, as well as in Sonic the Hedgehog video games from 2005 to 2010. Before his demise, Griffith made appearances in several movies and TV shows but was most famous for "The Andy Griffith Show." We present four ways, because theres four different stories of what happened the night that he killed her. Louis even led the authorities to Debbies body, and Jason was arrested on charges of homicide. Find History on Facebook (Opens in a new window), Find History on Twitter (Opens in a new window), Find History on YouTube (Opens in a new window), Find History on Instagram (Opens in a new window), Find History on TikTok (Opens in a new window), Current one is: December 20. It was worse than they thought. Jason Omar Griffith (Getty) Flores-Narvaez was last seen alive on December 12, 2010, when she was supposed to go to Griffith's apartment to watch an episode of Showtime's Dexter . In 2010, Sega announced that they were replacing the entire voice cast (except for Mike Pollock who would keep on voicing Dr. Eggman). However, no weapon was found at the scene. Jason Blu Griffith was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison for choking to death Fantasy dancer Debbie Flores Narvaez on Dec. 12, 2010, after their year-long on-again, off-again tumultuous relationship. Jason "Blu" Griffith was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison for choking to death "Fantasy" dancer Debbie Flores Narvaez on Dec. 12, 2010, after their year-long on-again, off-again tumultuous relationship. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. With credit for time already served, Griffith will be eligible for parole in about six years. Even the equipment used on the show has been called into question. But, by the time Debbie Flores birthday comes around, Jason Griffith had a change of heart and reached out to her by sending her a pair of sneakers as a birthday present, leading Debbie to invite him over to see how they fit.. to do some investigating of our own. Jason "Blu" Griffith Debbie met Jason in 2009 at an event through mutual friends. Shes our rainbow in the sky.. Makaela Zabel-Gravatt: Where is Stalking Survivor Now. He claimed that he saw Flores-Narvaez lying dead in the apartment and Griffith asked him to help dispose of the body. Jason Griffith is getting married a week from today! We strive for accuracy and fairness. I spoke to George many times before he passed and found stories that never seemed to match the previous story. Griffith began his acting career with roles in the series "The X-Files" (1993-2002), "The Sentinel" (UPN, 1995 . Trending: 217th This Week. The station also announced that Theo Hayes (far right) has been named traffic reporter. He returned to the apartment to find Debbies body on the floor. Detectives first met Griffith on December 15, 2010 to talk about Flores-Narvaez. He received a prison sentence of 10 years to a lifetime. The detectives had looked into him to find he had obtained a restraining order against Debbie in August 2009. Griffith was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison for the second degree murder of former girlfriend Deborah Flores Narvaez. Sign up now to learn about This Day in History straight from your inbox. In addition to the standard electromagnetic field(EMF) meters and EVP recorders, Ghost Hunters investigators use a wide variety of unconventional items to detect paranormal activity. ( m. 1976) . In the end, it was a friend of Jasons that blew the lid off the case. Road work associated with paving efforts for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix is underway on the Strip as work continues to determine what, if any, public money is used on the project. Jason Hawes, former co-lead investigator for Ghost Hunters, founded a paranormal support group called Rhode Island Paranormal Society in 1990. During his nine-day trial in May, Griffith testified he acted in self-defense when he wrapped his forearms around Flores Narvaezs neck and restrained her from reaching her purse, where he believed she had a gun. Read More: Makaela Zabel-Gravatt: Where is Stalking Survivor Now? HISTORY reviews and updates its content regularly to ensure it is complete and accurate. While filming at the Overbrook Asylum for the 2009 episode "Garden State Asylum," a member of the crew left behind what appeared to be staging notes. [2] He made his feature film debut in the romantic comedy-drama film, Edge of Seventeen in an uncredited role as Scott. 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There was no gun in the purse. According to the show, though she wanted an exclusive relationship, Jason kept having various stints with other women. Powered by. When she didnt show up to rehearsal, and later failed to show up to work that night, everyone knew that Debbie was in trouble. Bittersweetly, by 1989, Frances told Andy she regretted their friction, and of course, Andy felt the same way. It's Reddit, so take that "proof" with grain of salt, but it definitely seems plausible. It was the property manager on a lower level yelling at some homeless people to clear out. And for no other reason that I can discern from whatever was discussed at trial The only reason I can see was to satisfy your own narcissistic predisposition.. Episode 1 of Mean Girl Murders Season 1 has been titled, Showgirl Showdown. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). What happened to Jason Griffin? Deborah's family and Jason's family face each other for the first time on Dr. Phil's stage. Seems like Hawes had long since answered that question for himself. Colombo cooperated with police in a bid for leniency. I am well-cultured, quick witted, intelligent, considerate and humorous. Further first-hand evidence is found in a Redditthread of people involved in various "reality" shows. #SonicTheHedgehog #Evolution #JasonGriffith Show more Sonic Unleashed 2008 Browse game. The police corroborated her claims when they viewed surveillance footage of a local U-Haul rental store to find Jason and Louis renting a van on December 13. The crash happened Sunday morning at the intersection of U.S. Highway 95 and Elkhorn Road. Can they find common ground? Former tech managerSteve Gonsalves is a film producer, even working alongside Guillermo Del Toro to create the horror short "Captured Bird." At the time of his arrest, Griffith had a major role in the Cirque du Soleil show Love at The Mirage and was an aspiring singer and entertainer. [8][9], Pokmon the Movie: BlackVictini and Reshiram and WhiteVictini and Zekrom, Pokmon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice, Pokmon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing / With Banjo-Kazooie, "Changing of the Guard: New Sonic, Tails In-Game VAs", "After 11 Years, Sonic X Has Left The Airwaves", "Aaaaand they got hitched!! (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Jason Griffith reads a letter to the court during his sentencing hearing at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas Wednesday, July 23, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal), Celeste Flores Narvaez, rights, hugs her mother Elsie Narvaez following the sentencing hearing of Celeste younger sister's murderer Jason Griffith at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas Wednesday, July 23, 2014. The Without a Trace actress said she remembered hearing about the case in 2011. The fact that we can never hear these voices in the new sonic games is a sin The police followed several avenues, questioning Debbies fellow dancers and even bringing her ex-boyfriend,Jamile McGee, for interrogation on December 22. Griffith began his acting career in 1997, at seventeen years old. 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Jason Griffith is an American actor, known for his voice over work for NYAV Post, 4Kids Entertainment and DuArt Film and Video. In the end, Jason was found guilty of second-degree murder and dismemberment of former dancer girlfriend Deborah Flores Narvaez, by the Nevada jury. Eventually, she met Griffith, a Brooklyn, New York native who danced in the Cirque fu Soleil Love show. Griffith was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison for the second degree murder of former girlfriend Deborah Flores Narvaez. According to her sister, Celeste Flores Narvaez, Debbie loved the spotlight ever since she was a child. Debbies friend, Candra Mclaughlin, recounted how Debbie loved to dance, voicing sentiments similar to Celestes. He told police that he killed Debbie in self defense because she had come to his apartment with a gun. The sentencing closed a criminal case that shocked the Las Vegas performance community. Despite the rough start Griffith had as Sonic, fans had started to warm up to him more even after the cast change which many fans felt was unnecessary since they felt that he finally perfected Sonic and was receiving less complaints about his voice. Flores-Narvaez was last seen alive on December 12, 2010, when she was supposed to go to Griffiths apartment to watch an episode of Showtimes Dexter. I asked 12 jurors to help me and give me back my freedom but they didnt know the things that you know. Three local teenagers, Jon Lester, Scott Kern, and Jason Ladone, were convicted of manslaughter for the death of Griffith. Griffith gave a speech at the hearing, insisting that if he were a woman, he wouldnt have been convicted. On December 12, 2010, Deborah, whose stage name was Debbie, went to Jason's Las Vegas apartment. Also on December 15, authorities found her car abandoned in a backyard. : Created by Dave Jeser, Fred Savage, Matt Silverstein. 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