Murder Trial Began for Vincent Jovon Sandifer
Jury selection has started in the trial of a man accused of a 2022 shooting death in an Anchorage neighborhood.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Violence
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Jury selection began in the murder trial of Vincent Jovon Sandifer, who is charged in the 2022 death of Brad Robert. The trial follows a complex legal turn in which charges against a previous suspect were dismissed.
Why it matters
The case highlights the fallout from alleged perjury, as two women were indicted for giving false testimony that initially implicated a different individual in the shooting.
Vincent Jovon Sandifer, 22, faces first-degree and second-degree murder charges in the death of 23-year-old Brad Robert. The proceedings are expected to span approximately three weeks.
The players
Vincent Jovon Sandifer
He is the 22-year-old defendant currently standing trial for the murder of Brad Robert.
Brad Robert
The 23-year-old victim was killed in a shooting outside a residence in Spenard.
Anthony Tinker III
He was the original suspect in the murder investigation before prosecutors dismissed his charges in 2024.
Jessica Elaine Lowe
She was indicted on felony perjury charges after allegedly providing false testimony to a grand jury.
Kathleen Juliette Lowe
She was indicted on felony perjury charges for allegedly giving false testimony that misled the murder investigation.
The details
The shooting took place outside a residence in the Spenard neighborhood in November 2022. While Anthony Tinker III was originally charged with the crime, prosecutors dismissed his case in July 2024 after evidence emerged regarding false grand jury testimony provided by Jessica Elaine Lowe and Kathleen Juliette Lowe.
Timeline
Nov 11, 2022: Brad Robert died in a shooting.
Nov 2022: Anthony Tinker III was initially arrested.
Dec 2022: Two women provided false testimony.
July 2024: Sandifer was indicted and charges against Tinker dismissed.
Sept 29, 2026: Jury selection began.
Legal Context
This case reflects the rigorous application of the Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure regarding grand jury indictment requirements. The proceedings mark a significant correction in the local justice system after an initial indictment was invalidated by false testimony.
Residents in the Spenard area may see increased court activity as the high-profile trial proceeds over the next several weeks. The case serves as a reminder of the role grand jury testimony plays in the local judicial process.
The takeaway
The prosecution of the two women for perjury underscores the critical importance of witness integrity in murder investigations. Following this trial, the court will likely focus on reinforcing evidentiary standards for grand jury proceedings.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Alaskasnewssource.
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