Saturday, January 31, 2015

More Names And Present Day Connections (Or Coincidences?) To 1984 Champion Family Shoplifting Ring Story...Scrutinizing The Name "Nona Champion," Godmother To Slain Teen Nehemiah Steverson

Facebook photo used under First Amendment Fair Comment and Criticism,
also (JNS blog has long asserted) a public safety exception to copyright, blog
post by John Hoff

State v. Champion, a Minnesota Court of Appeals Case from the 1980s, has proven to be a fascinating "Rosetta Stone"filled with ancient writings about what some prominent local personalities were doing "back in the day." 

Or not. Maybe the names are all an eerie coincidence. 

JNS blog continues to assert, for the sake of my own high blog standards, that I don't have "on the record," diamond-hard smoking gun proof that "Bobby Joe Champion" from the 1987 court case about a Champion Family shoplifting ring is one and the same with the current state legislator of the same name, or that...

..."Willie Wesley" in the story is the same guy who later became a mayoral aide to Sharon Sayles-Belton, or...

Or that "Nona Champion" who was at the center of the Champion Family shoplifting ring in the 1980s is the same woman who was  "godmother" to North Minneapolis teen Nehemiah Steverson, who was murdered last summer. 

Click here for an article, or at least a portion of an article

In the article linked above one "Nona Champion," who is described as the "godmother" of Steverson, says the teen was loved by everybody. 

So is this "godmother" the same woman who was ripping off electronics from Target in the 1980s as part of systematic shoplifting efforts? Or not? When teenagers end up dead in North Minneapolis, uncomfortable and hard questions need to be asked about who were the people in their life and what kind of an influence were those people? 

And also...

Because inquiring minds want to know...in NoMi. 

35 comments:

Anonymous said...

Interesting collection of posts today, Johnny. I did go look at the FB page referenced in the Bobo posting and his "friends" seem to share many of the hand pointing poses that Navell shared with the mayor. I did see one friend "Eboni ..." that uses the prom photo of Nehemiah Steverson as the page photo. More of the same - posed pictures with liquor, but no actual money or guns. What a tangled web.

Anonymous said...

Let us not forget about Eddie Champion who was rightfully gunned down like the thieving trash that he was along with his relatives BOBBY..yea...Nona and LuLu.That's right, take off the kid gloves with this asshole family and bust their shit wide open.
Having Steverson dead also means we do not have to worry about the parasitical piece of shit robbing or killing anyone and that is a fucking positive at least. Shoplift dat BOBBY!

Johnny Northside! said...

The "kid gloves" comment is reprehensible and I do not approve of its tone or substance. But for purposes of having a vital First Amendment discussion about issues of the day, I am publishing it.

Our society is not "better" when struggling people in hard circumstances are gunned down.

Johnny Northside! said...

Comment referencing the afterlife in a grossly inappropriate way has been rejected. Comments that drip hate will be rejected.

Johnny Northside! said...

Comment rejected which, in summary, says that all this death and suffering is deserved but does so in very crude terms. I am rejecting the comment the way it is phrased not the sentiment, believed by many, that "what comes around goes around."

Anonymous said...

You violate commenters first amendment rights you two face asshole. You can publish crap about people left and right and then turn into a thin skinned pussy. You are a double faced fuck.

Johnny Northside! said...

Explain to me, with reference to the actual First Amendment, how I violate anybody's First Amendment rights by rejecting comments? What about my First Amendment right to publish what I please and NOT publish what I do not want to publish? I've made it known plenty of times that if you want your comments published you can't say things that are outrageous, foul and crude.

Anonymous said...

Please look into the burkholter and stanifer family. They are known crackheads that have been terrorizing north Minneapolis for years! The old ones were into prostitution getting high and major theft while the younger ones do the same now plus murders and other things that have the fbi questioning them every chance they get. Please these two families are cancer to mpls

Anonymous said...

Tay tay champion is the one that killed nehmiah. That's weird if that's his godmom

Johnny Northside! said...

With respect, there is no proof of what you are saying or, for that matter, no proof in front of me that somebody named "Tay Tay Champion" even exists. But if you want to tell me more about why you think that, I'm all ears.

Johnny Northside! said...

Never heard of those two families you just named. In fact, never heard those SURNAMES before. But if you want to tell me something, I am all ears.

Anonymous said...

Did you put "taytay" into a JNS site search?

Anonymous said...

That would be BURKHALTER and STANDIFER...get your shit right....and go to Offender Locator....or..the Hennepin County Sherrif Roster, assholes.

Johnny Northside! said...

Putting "Taytay" (no space in the middle) into a search turns up some interesting stuff, including this name on a previous article about Nehemiah's many social connections.

Tay-tay Rippuddalocc

Is that the same guy your comments reference?

I find it hard to believe the police don't know who shot Nehemiah Steverson but it's almost certainly a matter of getting the guy in custody.

Anonymous said...

The weird thing is that putting "tay-tay" into a JNS site search gets many different results as compared to "taytay" and ???

Anonymous said...

Everyone knows taytay did it. I think the police are treating it like a accidental death.

Anonymous said...

And yea that's his fb

Anonymous said...

Ava Stanifer- ring leader mother

Bryant Stanifer/Burkholter aka Clayton FBI is looking for him about murders

Shantal Minnie Stanifer-currently on the run

Curtis Stanifer
Willie Stanifer -currently in jail

Keith Burkholder - father and has a mile long rap sheet of his own.there are more cousins aunts uncles - thus is a big family that the north side could do without.Between guns,drugs,weapons,forgery,shoplifting,auto theft,assault,murder the list goes on. Someone needs to shine a bright light on these family's and they need to pay for this terrible city!there may be a reward for shantel or Minnie lol considering she's been on the run for years now. Ask any mpls pd and they no this family and not because their sweet.north side Johnny you could make some things happen with this. It all ties into the champions and nunnns.

Johnny Northside! said...

Can you provide links to any proof of what you are saying?

Johnny Northside! said...

Do you mean "Minnie Shantal Stanifer" instead of "Shantal Minnie Stanifer?"

Johnny Northside! said...

OK, so "Minnie Shantel Stanifer" has a record but I don't see any evidence she's wanted on a warrant. She does owe court fines.

Here's her rap sheet, though not all of these many represent actual convictions.


27-CR-08-12537
0080033509
STANIFER, MINNE SHANTEL
09/21/1989
03/13/2008
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Southdale
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
Theft $250 or less
27-CR-08-18524
4080160908
4080160908
STANIFER, MINNE SHANTEL
09/21/1989
04/15/2008
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Southdale
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
Receiving/Possessing Stolen Property
Solicitation of juvenile to commit crime
27-CR-08-38245
Stanifer, Minnie Shantel
09/21/1989
08/01/2008
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Under Court Jurisdiction
Financial Transaction Card Fraud Aid/Abet - GOC
Solicitation of a Juvenile to Commit Crime Not applicable - GOC
27-CR-09-15897
3090109111
3090109111
3090109111
STANIFER, MINNE SHANTEL
09/21/1989
03/31/2009
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Ridgedale
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Under Court Jurisdiction
Reckless driving - Willful or wanton disregard for safety
Improper address on drivers license
Fail to deliver title within 10 days of the date of sale
27-CR-09-16441
STANIFER, MINNE SHANTEL
09/21/1989
04/02/2009
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Ridgedale
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Dormant
Assault-5th Degree-Fear of Bodily Harm or Death
27-CR-09-26028
3090037866
Stanifer, Minnie Shantel
09/21/1989
05/26/2009
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Ridgedale
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
Give False Name/DOB/ID to Peace Officer
62SU-CR-09-8498
909221229
STANIFER, MINNE SHANTEL
09/21/1989
11/02/2009
Ramsey Criminal/Traffic/Petty Suburban
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Dormant
Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent

Johnny Northside! said...

Here's Ava Stanifer's rap sheet. Same deal. Not all these charges may be actual convictions.


02-K8-90-009056
STANIFER, AVA
12/17/1964
08/10/1990
Anoka
Misdemeanor
Converted Closed
SHOPLIFTING Not applicable - GOC
THEFT/SHOPLIFTING - VOP
27-CR-93-102376
STANIFER, AVA
12/17/1964
01/26/1994
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
THEFT OVER $200 Aid/Abet - GOC
POSSESSION OF SHOPLIFTING GEAR Aid/Abet - GOC
62-T0-94-055991
JV000667
JV000667
JV000668
JV000668
STANIFER, AVA
12/17/1964
12/23/1994
Ramsey Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown
Moving - Misdemeanor
Converted Closed
(TCIS Amended Charge) DAS - PETTY
NO PROOF OF INS
FALSE INFO TO POLICE
POSS STOLEN PROPERTY
62-KX-95-001415
STANIFER, AVA
12/17/1964
05/04/1995
Ramsey Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown
Felony
Converted Closed
THEFT Aid/Abet - GOC
62-K5-01-003714
STANIFER, AVA
12/17/1964
10/19/2001
Ramsey Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown
Felony
Converted Closed
CHECK FORGERY-OFFER Aid/Abet - GOC
86-K0-02-000362
STANIFER, AVA
12/17/1964
02/04/2002
Wright
Felony
Closed
Check Forgery-Make or Alter a Check
CHECK FORGERY Not applicable - GOC
27-CR-06-061298
STANIFER, AVA
12/17/1964
09/05/2006
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Southdale
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
GIVE FALSE NAME TO POLICE
DRIVING AFTER REVOCATION
55-CR-07-152
STANIFER, AVA
12/17/1964
01/05/2007
Olmsted
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
Give Court Official Name/DOB of Another-G
Traffic-Drivers License-Driving After Revocation
Traffic Regulation - Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle;Misd
Traffic - Speeding - Exceed Limit

Johnny Northside! said...

Does your comment reference Bryant LEE Stanifer, born 1990, or Bryant CLAYTON Stanifer, born in in 1984? I assume you mean the second one, since his name also comes up on MNCIS as Bryant BURKHLTR (sic) Stanifer? But they're both from the 55411 zip code and they both live a criminal lifestyle.

Johnny Northside! said...

They have two different birthdays six years apart, roughly. Is your comment trying to tell me these are the SAME PERSON?

27-CR-08-12051
Stanifer-Burkhalter, Bryant Clayton
04/11/1984
03/10/2008
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Brookdale
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent
27-CR-08-24442
STANIFER, BRYANT CLAYTON
04/11/1984
05/19/2008
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
FLEEING A PEACE OFFICER BY A MEANS OTHER THAN A MOTOR VEHICLE
OBSTRUCT LEGAL PROCESS-LAWFUL EXECUTION LEGAL PROCESS
27-CR-09-15476
STANIFER, BRYANT CLAYTON
04/11/1984
03/28/2009
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
TRAFFIC-DRIVERS LICENSE-DRIVING AFTER SUSPENSION
27-CR-11-27243
111255371
111255371
111255371
Stanifer, Bryant Lee
10/02/1990
08/31/2011
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Under Court Jurisdiction
Display insurance card not in force
No insurance - Driver - any person who operates a vehicle upon a public street or road who knows or
Driving after suspension
27-CR-11-29666
STANIFER, BRYANT CLAYTON
04/11/1984
09/19/2011
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown
Barnette, Toddrick S.
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
Domestic Assault-Misdemeanor-Commits Act With Intent to Cause Fear of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death
Domestic Assault-Misdemeanor-Intentionally Inflicts/Attempts to Inflict Bodily Harm
Assault-5th Degree-Fear of Bodily Harm or Death
Assault-5th Deg-Inflict or Attempt Bodily Harm
Disorderly Conduct
73-VB-11-11152
WD04458
Stanifer, Bryant Lee
10/02/1990
10/12/2011
Stearns
Crim/Traf Non-Mand
Closed
Traffic-Drivers License-Driving After Suspension
73-VB-11-13922
WD06712
Stanifer, Bryant Lee
10/02/1990
12/23/2011
Stearns
Crim/Traf Non-Mand
Closed
Traffic-Drivers License-Driving After Suspension
73-VB-12-2245
881202370093
Stanifer, Bryant Lee
10/02/1990
02/15/2012
Stearns
Crim/Traf Non-Mand
Closed
DRIVING AFTER SUSPENSION
27-CR-12-42148
STANIFER, BRYANT CLAYTON
04/11/1984
12/24/2012
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown
Brandt, Gina M.
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
DWI - Fourth-Degree Driving While Impaired; Described
27-CR-14-14977
Stanifer, Bryant Burkhltr
04/11/1984
05/29/2014
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Brookdale
Robiner, Susan
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
Drivers' Licenses - Display or Represent as One's Own Any DL or MN ID Issued to Another
27-CR-14-21375
STANIFER, BRYANT CLAYTON
04/11/1984
07/25/2014
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown
Karasov, Fred
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Under Court Jurisdiction
Aiding an Offender to Avoid Arrest-Harbor/Conceal
Disorderly Conduct-Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene
02-CR-14-6578
STANIFER, BRYANT CLAYTON
04/11/1984
10/14/2014
Anoka
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Under Court Jurisdiction
Domestic Abuse - Violate Order for Protection-Misdemeanor

Johnny Northside! said...

Willie Stanifer...bad guy but not showing charges on MNCIS since 1991 and lives in BLOOMINGTON.

Is this the guy your comment references?


27-CR-10-2854
Stanifer, Willie M
06/26/1991
01/20/2010
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown
Karasov, Patricia Kerr
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Closed
simple robbery
27-CR-10-40093
Stanifer, Willie M
06/26/1991
08/27/2010
Hennepin Criminal/Traffic/Petty Downtown
Quaintance, Kathryn L.
Crim/Traf Mandatory
Under Court Jurisdiction
Aggravated Robbery-1st Degree
Aggravated Robbery-1st Degree
Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon
Assault-2nd Degree-Dangerous Weapon

Johnny Northside! said...

Nobody named "Stanifer" in the Minnesota prison system right now. Nobody named Burkltr or Burkholter, either.

Johnny Northside! said...

No "Burkholder" in prison right now, either. I am going to check the jail roster....

Johnny Northside! said...

You are correct, there is a "Willie E. Stanifer" in jail right now and here's what the jail roster is showing:


Case/Count Description of Charge Charged By Reason for Arrest Severity of Charge State of Charge Bail Information Court Appearance Date/Time Court Appearance Location
1/1 THEFT-TAKE/USE/TRANSFER MOVABLE PROP-NO CONSENT MINNEAPOLIS PD WARRANT MISD NO BAIL REQUIRED $0
NBR BY DC 2/26/2015..13:30 DOWNTOWN Address
2/1 RETURN US MARSHAL HOLD OTHER $0
HOLD W/O BAIL ..
3/1 POSSESS PISTOL/ASSAULT WEAPON-CONVICTION OR ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT FOR CRIME OF VIOLENCE MINNEAPOLIS PD WARRANT FELONY $1,000,000
BAIL SET BY DC 2/17/2015..13:30 DOWNTOWN Address
3/2 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY-1ST DEGREE MINNEAPOLIS PD WARRANT FELONY $0
2/17/2015..13:30 DOWNTOWN Address
3/3 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY-1ST DEGREE MINNEAPOLIS PD WARRANT FELONY $0
2/17/2015..13:30 DOWNTOWN Address
3/4 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY-1ST DEGREE MINNEAPOLIS PD WARRANT FELONY $0
2/17/2015..13:30 DOWNTOWN Address


Showing a MILLION DOLLAR BAIL? Seems a bit large for just a weapon charge. OK, you've got me interested. I'm not convinced that "Stanifer/Burkhltr" (sp?) needs to be added to the list of crime families, but you never know...the list is surely a work in progress.

Tell me more, anonymous commenter. You haven't shown how any of this "ties in" with Champions or with the Nunns, who only have THREE n's in their name, by the way, not FOUR.

Unless that was a too-subtle joke.

Anonymous said...

Mostly it's just talk on the streets, but there were a couple other boys there when it happened i guess taytay was playing with a gun and accidentally fired. The only thing that is really on fb is arguments under pictures of nemiah and taytay.

Johnny Northside! said...

If the authorities have decided it was an accident I do not see any need to write about this alleged "Tay Tay" or any other minor who accidentally killed Nehemiah, unless that individual is (or becomes) involved in other newsworthy activities.

Anonymous said...

Mother fuccer we ain't no cracc heads!!! Don't ever use my family name in vein!!!

Anonymous said...

Keep my family name out our mouth!!! What the fucc!!!! Shyt don't make no sense

Anonymous said...

No they can't

Anonymous said...

Keep my uncle name out our mouth!

Johnny Northside! said...

I am certainly not responsible for what comes out of YOUR mouth.