Murder and Armed Kidnapping Fugitive

Suspected killer first shot his victim and then kidnapped his ex-girlfriend at gunpoint

May 9, 2010

FLORIDA FUGITIVE NEWS -- Kareem Jobbar Lightbourne is most wanted for the murder of 23-year-old Kirk Ennis and the armed kidnapping of 24-year-old Monifa Smith. According to Broward Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit, Monifa Smith was able to escape her abductor, Lightbourne, then notify police that Kirk Ennis had been shot in her apartment. The Lauderhill Police responded to Smith's apartment where they found the body of Ennis dead. An arrest warrant was then issued for Kareem Lightbourne, charging him with following felonies, Murder in the 1st Degree, Armed Kidnapping, and 2 counts Grand Theft in the 3rd Degree.

Purportedly, Monifa Smith had cohabited with Kareem Lightbourne at 4160 NW 21st Street in Lauderhill, Florida. However, Lightbourne moved out of the apartment in early November of 2002. On December 1, 2002, Smith met Kirk Ennis at a Dania Beach restaurant. Smith had known Ennis for about a year, and evidently, the two returned to Smith's apartment to spend the rest of the night together. However, indubitably motivated by jealousy, Lightbourne entered Smith's apartment between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., shot Ennis, and kidnapped Smith at gunpoint.

After kidnapping Smith, Lightbourne then drove the woman around for approximately two hours before she was able to escape her captor near a grocery store on State Road 7 and call 911.

Kareem Jobbar Lightbourne was last known to be driving a late model, white, four-door, compact car. Police believe Lightbourne may have fled to West Palm Beach, Florida where he probably received aid in his flight from family and friends. Lightbourne is also known as "Jobbar McIntosh" and is described as:

• Birth Date: October 16, 1976
• Height: 67 inches
• Weight: 170 pounds
• Eyes: Brown
• Hair: Black
• Sex: Male
• Race: Black
• Tattoos: microphone on right forearm

Although all defendants should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, Kareem Lightbourne should be considered armed and dangerous until arrested. Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of this fugitive murderer should immediately call Broward County Sheriff's Office at 954-786-4361, or anonymously to Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477. Tipsters may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.