Nadia Kersh

October 28, 2009 by Linda
Filed under General

Missing Since: 11/03/08
Missing From: Homewood, Alabama
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date Of Birth: n/a
Age: 23
Height: 5’3″
Weight: 110 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Race: White
Gender: Female
Distinguishing Characteristics: Glasses

Details of Disappearance
November 3, 2008. Nadia Kersh left her job at the Tria Market for lunch at 1:00 p.m. and never returned. Friends and family became concerned when she still hadn’t returned to pick up her young son. Her car was found on November 4 in West Birmingham, leading cops to become more concerned about Nadia’s welfare. Three days later, her purse was found discarded on railroad tracks, also in West Birmingham.

Homewood Police Department (205)-332-6262

Nadia’s Case Profile on Americas Most Wanted

Arrest in Nadia Kersh Case: Update – CBS 42 BirminghamArrest in Nadia Kersh Case: Update (Homewood, AL) WIAT- Police have made an arrest in the case of missing mother Nadia Kersh. An acquaintance of her’s was arrested named Joacquas Haywood. According to Jefferson County DA Brandon Falls, Haywood is charged with Capital Murder and that the murder occurred during a burglary. Using his attorney as a go-between, Homewood Police say Haywood turned himself in Monday night. He is being …05 May 2010

Nadia Kersh’s mother says she’s not shocked by arrest in case – Birmingham NewsNadia Kersh’s mother says she’s not shocked by arrest in case Homewood police today announced the arrest of 27-year-old Joacquas Timothy Haywood in connection with Nadia Kersh’s death after he turned himself over to police Monday night.04 May 2010
VIDEO: Arrest made in Nadia Kersh case, whereabouts unknown – NBC 13 BirminghamVIDEO: Arrest made in Nadia Kersh case, whereabouts unknown Homewood police have announced capital murder charges against 27 year old Joacquas Timothy Haywood for the death of Nadia Kersh.04 May 2010
Prosecuting suspect in Nadia Kersh case will be challenge without body, DA says – Birmingham NewsProsecuting suspect in Nadia Kersh case will be challenge without body, DA says Joacquas Haywood has been charged with capital murder, but the body of Nadia Kersh has not been found.04 May 2010
Arrest in Nadia Kersh Case – CBS 42 BirminghamArrest in Nadia Kersh Case Police have made an arrest in the case of missing mother Nadia Kersh. An acquaintance of her’s was arrested named Joacquas Haywood. Mr. Haywood turned himself in around 9pm last night. According to Jefferson County DA Brandon Falls, Haywood is charged with Capital Murder and that the murder occurred during a burglary. Haywood, from Irondale, is currently in the Jefferson County Jail. No body …04 May 2010
Homewood police charge Joacquas Haywood of Irondale with slaying of Nadia Kersh – Birmingham NewsHomewood police charge Joacquas Haywood of Irondale with slaying of Nadia Kersh Police link her disappearance to burglary04 May 2010
Homewood police announce arrest in Nadia Kersh disappearance – FOX 6 News BirminghamHomewood police announce arrest in Nadia Kersh disappearance HOMEWOOD, AL (WBRC) – The Homewood Police Department has made an arrest in the disappearance of Nadia Kersh. In a news conference held on Tuesday, it was revealed that 27-year-old Joacquas Megauil Haywood has been arrested was charged with Kersh’s murder.04 May 2010

Arrest made by Homewood police in 2008 Nadia Kersh disappearance – Birmingham NewsArrest made by Homewood police in 2008 Nadia Kersh disappearance Homewood police to hold press conference this morning to announce details.04 May 2010
UPDATED: Person arrested in Nadia Kersh missing person case – NBC 13 BirminghamUPDATED: Person arrested in Nadia Kersh missing person case There has been an arrest in the Nadia Kersh case.04 May 2010
Homewood police announce news conference on Kersh disappearance – FOX 6 News Birmingham

May 04, 2010

Joacquas Megauil Haywood, photo: Homewood Police Department

HOMEWOOD, AL (WBRC) – The Homewood Police Department has made an arrest in the disappearance of Nadia Kersh.

In a news conference held on Tuesday, it was revealed that 27-year-old Joacquas Megauil Haywood has been arrested was charged with Kersh’s murder.

Police would not disclose the nature of the relationship between Haywood and Kersh, describing them only as “acquaintances.”

Kersh went missing in November of 2008. She was last seen leaving her job at Tria Market in Homewood when she left work to pick up her child from daycare, but never made it. The next day, Kersh’s abandoned car was found in west Birmingham.

Haywood is currently being held in the Jefferson County Jail without bond.

Homewood police have arrested someone in the disappearance of Nadia Kersh.

05/04/2010
A press conference is planned for 10 a.m. to announce details of the arrest, according to a statement from police this morning.

Kersh was last seen Nov. 3, 2008, when she left work at Tria Market. She did not pick up her son from day care and her car was found in west Birmingham.

Her disappearance triggered a massive search.

If you have any information on this case please contact CUE Center For Missing Persons using the contact form below or contact Cue Center at (910) 343-1131 24 hour tipline (910) 232-1687.