Raleigh Woman Stabbed; Estranged Boyfriend Arrested

Raleigh, N.C. — A Raleigh woman was critically injured Tuesday by multiple stab wounds, and her estranged boyfriend was arrested in connection with the case.

Police said Erica Shariss Jennings, 37, was stabbed repeatedly inside her townhouse near Cove Bridge Road at about 7:30 a.m.. She then ran outside, going door-to-door looking for help.

A resident , who gave his name only as Chris, saw Jennings and a man near her apartment when he was leaving for work. Concerned for her, he put her in his car and took her to WakeMed, police said, staying in touch with 911 on the way.

Jennings was listed in critical condition Tuesday evening.

"He took the steps that he thought would get her the attention that he thought would get her medical attention in the quickest possible way," Raleigh police spokesman Jim Sughrue said. "It was obviously very important that she get to the hospital as soon as possible."

Michael Orlando Olliver, 47, of 115 Ramblewood Drive, Raleigh, was arrested in connection with the stabbing late Monday afternoon in Georgetown, S.C., and charged with attempted murder.

Olliver, the former head basketball coach at Southern Wayne High School, is being held in the Wake County Jail. He is being held on $500,000 bond.

According to court documents, Jennings on Friday applied for an emergency restraining order against Olliver, claiming he threatened her, stalked her, harassed her by phone and tried to break into her apartment.

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And do remember, God uses us all. Just because some of us don’t use religion as a platform, don’t think we don’t know God. You’d be surprised. But of course, that would be a judgement call wouldn’t it?

mindblaster
February 26, 2007 5:13 p.m.

cont...And yes, I speak freely. I never wished harm on M&M, I just stated the reality…do the crime, do the time. Your 1st four words say a lot about how much in denial you are…”If he did it”. Let’s be real. He tried to kill someone. That is a crime. He is now a criminal. He’s been on probation in Texas for similar occurrences. He should not be allowed to do this again. Most Real…domestic violence and death from such are major problems which need focus and resolution. Thirdly Bizzy, I didn’t mean to offend you with the “churchgoers” description. You may be one, you may not. In any case, this is my definition of churchgoer”: Someone who attends church, goes through the motions, quotes scripture like they get paid to do it, points out everyone else’s sinful heart but is no more spiritually mature after being a member for several years than they were when they first joined. Some people are praisers and worshippers, the rest are churchgoers. Which one are you Bizzy,

mindblaster
February 26, 2007 5:12 p.m.

Wow! You’re gonna need a ladder to get down from that soapbox. Who’s condemning who here? Firstly Bizzy, I was addressing Essence T’s comments which commanded “all [us] people” to get a life and stop “making judgement”. I stated that…and yes, I called him Mike the Murderer-we’ll just use M&M for short…M&M made a most serious judgement in deciding that someone’s life should be taken because they didn’t live happily ever after. But, no one seems to want to acknowledge his banging of the gavel while playing the decider of death. And Essence said she respects him 100%. Go head Essence, you sure are a rare jewel and I find your sparkling perfection blinding. Secondly Bizzy, this was never about me being a better person (by the way, that’s a judging statement), I’m just real. I spoke on what happened, how similar incidents happen and why they continue to happen. And yes, I speak freely. I never wished harm on M&M, I just stated the reality…do the crime, do the

mindblaster
February 26, 2007 5:10 p.m.

If he did it, realize that he is being punished for it and that his judgement isn't in your hands but Gods. Just because you make some type of negative statment doesn't make your life better or YOU a better person. It really makes YOU look like fool when it all boils down to the point. I am not just a church goer, but I have church inside of me and with that I have learned to forgive no matter what or how hard it is. When I do that and everybody else do that with the Love that Chrsit showed, I promise that things will be better for all of us. I love all you who made comments and I ask God to forgive all of those that are judging because you may not know what you are really doing. Be blessed all and mindblaster I forgive you for your comment about being just a church goer. To correct you I am not just a church goer, but apart off the church and its inside of me.LOL BE BLESSED I LUV PEOPLE

Bizzy
February 26, 2007 9:49 a.m.

cont...Wake up and realize that the friend you respect so much has truly f’d up. And when HE PUT HIMSELF in the news, the season opened and opinions are hard hitting ammunition.

mindblaster
February 26, 2007 3:17 a.m.