Nova Henry was a young mother of two children, who had a brief relationship with NBA star Eddy Curry. She was also a victim of a brutal murder, along with her 10-month-old daughter Ava, by her own lawyer, Fredrick Goings. This article will explore the tragic events that led to Nova Henry’s cause of death, and the aftermath of the crime.
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Nova Henry and Eddy Curry: A Complicated Relationship
Nova Henry met Eddy Curry, a former Chicago Bulls player, in 2001, when she was 20 years old. They had an on-and-off relationship for several years, during which Curry fathered two children with her: Noah, born in 2006, and Ava, born in 2008. However, Curry was also married to another woman, Patrice Curry, with whom he had four children. Nova Henry wanted to secure child support and custody from Curry, and hired a lawyer, Fredrick Goings, to represent her in court.
Fredrick Goings: A Jealous and Obsessed Lawyer
Fredrick Goings was a Chicago attorney, who specialized in family law and criminal defense. He had a history of domestic violence and financial troubles, and was described by his former colleagues as “arrogant” and “unprofessional”. He became romantically involved with Nova Henry, while handling her case against Curry. However, Nova Henry soon realized that Goings was abusive and controlling, and decided to end the relationship and fire him as her lawyer. Goings was enraged by this, and began to stalk and threaten Nova Henry. He also demanded $24,000 from her for his legal fees, which she refused to pay.
The Murder of Nova Henry and Ava Curry
On January 24, 2009, Goings went to Nova Henry’s apartment in South Loop, Chicago, where he shot her multiple times, while she was holding Ava in her arms. He also shot Ava in the head, killing both of them instantly. He then fled the scene, leaving behind his cellphone and a bloody footprint. Noah, who was 3 years old at the time, was also in the apartment, but was unharmed. He later told the police that “Fredrick did it”.
The Trial and Conviction of Fredrick Goings
Goings was arrested on January 27, 2009, in Indiana, after a nationwide manhunt. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, and pleaded not guilty. His trial began in February 2013, and lasted for two weeks. The prosecution presented evidence from the crime scene, eyewitness testimony, phone records, and DNA analysis, to prove that Goings was the killer. The defense tried to cast doubt on the evidence, and suggested that Nova Henry was involved in drug dealing and had other enemies. However, the jury did not buy his story, and found him guilty on both counts. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole, by Judge Maura Slattery Boyle, who called him “a person with no soul”.
The Legacy of Nova Henry and Ava Curry
Nova Henry and Ava Curry were buried together in a pink casket, in a funeral attended by hundreds of mourners, including Eddy Curry and his wife. Curry later said that he was devastated by the loss of his ex-girlfriend and daughter, and that he regretted not being more involved in their lives. He also said that he was grateful for his son Noah, who survived the attack, and that he wanted to be a good father to him. Noah, who is now 17 years old, lives with his paternal grandmother, and has a close bond with his half-siblings. He also plays basketball, and hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Nova Henry and Ava Curry were two innocent lives that were cut short by a senseless act of violence. Their story is a reminder of the dangers of domestic abuse, and the need for justice and protection for the victims. Their memory lives on in the hearts of their family and friends, who hope that their tragedy will not be forgotten.
