Pictured: Husband accused of murdering Sarah Ferguson’s long-term PA
Pictured: Husband accused of murdering Sarah Ferguson’s long-term personal assistant after he was arrested 200 miles from where her body was found in Texas
The husband, who is suspected of killing Sarah Ferguson’s personal assistant, has been captured in a photograph following his arrest for murder. He was apprehended 200 miles away from the location in Texas where the victim’s body was discovered.
Jenean Chapman, who had recently tied the knot with James Patrick, 48, tragically passed away in her Dallas, Texas apartment last Monday. She had only been living in the city for five months.
Authorities in Dallas County have disclosed that Patrick was apprehended in Austin, Texas, on September 27th, which is 200 miles away. He has since been detained at the North Tower Detention Facility after being officially processed at 4.06pm yesterday.
According to the record, the specified sum for his bond was precisely one million dollars.
Last week, the Duchess of York expressed her surprise and sorrow upon hearing about the passing of Ms. Chapman, with whom she had collaborated during her time as a member of the Royal Family.
The 63-year-old individual expressed that her former assistant, who is 46 years old, was a woman who exhibited loyalty, dedication, beauty, and a joyful personality. Additionally, she promised to assist the assistant’s family in covering the expenses for her funeral.
James Patrick, aged 48, is facing allegations of killing his wife, Jenean Chapman. Jenean Chapman was known as Sarah Ferguson’s personal assistant for a significant period of time.
Sarah Ferguson recently honored her former personal assistant, Jenean Chapman, who tragically lost her life in Texas. The photo shows the Duchess of York (on the left) and Ms. Chapman (on the right) together in a car.
Last Monday, police discovered the lifeless body of Jenean Chapman (pictured), who had only been married to Patrick, 48, for a brief two months, in her Dallas, Texas apartment.
The police initially classified Ms. Chapman’s death as unexplained, but a post-mortem examination conducted the next day revealed that she was a victim of homicide.
Her loved ones allege that Patrick, who had known Ms Chapman for six years, was physically abusive towards his wife and described their relationship as ‘toxic’.
In an Instagram post, Crystal Marshall, the sister of Ms. Chapman, expressed that the period following the news of her sister’s death has been “the most dreadful days I have ever experienced.”
She stated, “My sister recently experienced physical abuse, and her life was tragically ended.”
She had numerous things to anticipate and greatly influenced a multitude of individuals throughout her life. Her achievements are too abundant to quantify.
Although she is no longer physically here, her essence will forever illuminate our hearts and cherished memories of her.
I have an immense love for you, my dear sister, and I deeply miss you. It saddens me that you were taken away from us too soon. My wish is for you to find eternal peace and rest in the Father of Spirits.
Nicole Marshall, the second sibling, stated to BNC Dallas Fort Worth that all they can say is that the relationship was unhealthy.
We were surprised because prior to that, our relationship had been inconsistent. It had its ups and downs, and we were well aware of the challenges.
“I informed our mother about the marriage, and naturally, she shared the news with us. We were completely surprised by it. However, there was no wedding, so we were not included, which was disappointing.”
After completing her studies in TV, film, and production at Syracuse University in New York, Ms Chapman embarked on her professional journey by joining the Duchess of York as her initial employment opportunity.
In a statement released on her Instagram page, the Duchess wrote: ‘I am shocked and saddened to learn that Jenean Chapman, who worked with me as my personal assistant many years ago, has been murdered in Dallas aged just 46. A suspect is in custody.
‘Jenean was loyal, hardworking, beautiful and fun and my heart breaks for her family and friends. I heard from her just a couple of months ago and she seemed so happy. Her family is raising money to transport her body back to New York City and pay for legal and funeral costs.
I will contribute and assist the family to the best of my ability – kindly lend a hand if you are able by visiting the link provided in my bio.
Authorities in Dallas County have disclosed that Patrick has been detained at the North Tower Detention Facility (depicted) following his booking at 4.06pm yesterday.
Ms Chapman, who is pictured with Barack Obama, may have remained unnoticed for a number of days.
Ms. Chapman had the opportunity to meet several famous individuals as part of her job, one of whom was Muhammad Ali (shown on the left in the picture).
All three of Ms. Chapman’s sisters left comments on the Duchess’ post expressing their gratitude for sharing the news.
Naomi Campbell, Suze Orman, and Kate Garraway were among the individuals who offered their support to Sarah Ferguson.
Campbell expressed her condolences to Sarah, saying, “Sarah, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Sending you love and condolences to your family.”
Orman expressed her apologies to Sarah, acknowledging the strong bond she shares with her assistants. She also sent her condolences to the assistant’s family and expressed her support for Sarah.
According to her LinkedIn page, Ms Chapman worked with Sarah Ferguson for four years between 2001 and 2005 where she assisted with the Duchess’s travel, press and tour plans, as well as handling her research and diary.
Ms Chapman’s family stated that she had resided in New York, worked in San Francisco, and then journeyed to Dallas for a fresh employment opportunity.
After the discovery of her body, Nicole Marshall, the sister of Ms Chapman, stated to journalists, “She possessed great strength and was an influential figure to look up to.”
She was an incredible individual, and I continue to admire her. I consistently view her as the epitome of what I aspire to achieve in my professional journey.
Another sibling, Crystal Marshall, said: ‘Her first job out of college was working with Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.
She served as a personal assistant to the royal family, and later on, she joined Def Jam where she worked closely with the Simmons family.
In addition to collaborating with various artists, Ms. Chapman’s job involved interacting with famous individuals like Barack Obama, Muhammad Ali, and Adam Carolla, as evidenced by the photos shared by her siblings.
Nicole stated, “She possessed great intellectual abilities and was also known for her kindness and compassion. She had a very tender heart.”
“I cannot reword”
Ms Chapman’s body was found by the police at her residence on Elm Street in Dallas at approximately 1.15pm on Monday, September 25. According to reports, officers informed her family that her body might have been in the apartment for a number of days.
At first, her death was examined as ‘unexplained’, but a post-mortem examination later revealed that she was killed.
James Patrick, aged 48, was apprehended by the University of Texas Police a day after, under suspicion of committing a murder.
Ms Chapman’s family has set up a fundraiser to help with the costs of transporting her body from Texas to New York City and the funeral fees. You can view this here.
