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Gary Today
By the People, for the People
Three Men Charged in Hobart Double Murder Over Marijuana Debt
Alleged lookout Sa Quan Kirksey arrested, other two suspects' cases sealed
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Three men have been charged in the November 2022 murders of two young women in Hobart, Indiana over an unpaid marijuana debt. Authorities say the drug dealer orchestrated the killings of Destiny Jackson, 20, and Nazirah Muhammad, 19, after they failed to pay him back. The alleged lookout, Sa Quan Kirksey, 25, has been arrested and charged with four counts of murder, two counts of burglary, and one count of theft. The cases against the other two suspects appear to be sealed.
Why it matters
This case highlights the dangers of the illegal drug trade and the potential for violence when debts go unpaid. It also raises concerns about the accessibility of firearms and the need for stronger regulations around the sale and possession of marijuana, even in states where it is legal. The murders have deeply impacted the local community in Hobart.
The details
According to court documents, the drug dealer became furious after the two women failed to pay back the money they owed him for marijuana. He then allegedly orchestrated the murders, recruiting two other men to carry out the killings. On November 4, 2022, police responded to a welfare check at an apartment on Ruta Drive in Hobart and found Jackson and Muhammad shot multiple times in a bedroom. Ballistics tests confirmed that two guns were used in the attack. Investigators pieced together the crime using a 911 call, digital evidence, and information provided by Kirksey, who allegedly served as the lookout during the murders.
- On November 2, 2022, the drug dealer angrily demanded his money from Muhammad in Facebook messages.
- On November 4, 2022, police responded to the apartment and found the two victims shot dead.
- On February 18, 2026, Sa Quan Kirksey was charged with four counts of murder, two counts of burglary, and one count of theft.
The players
Sa Quan Kirksey
A 25-year-old man who has been charged as the alleged lookout in the double murder.
Destiny Jackson
A 20-year-old woman who was shot and killed in the apartment.
Nazirah Muhammad
A 19-year-old woman who was shot and killed in the apartment.
The drug dealer
A 26-year-old man who allegedly orchestrated the murders over an unpaid marijuana debt.
What they’re saying
“I can't go home, my boys said they staying night”
— The drug dealer (Facebook messages)
“It's more than one way out. Police sitting on the side of the other building.”
— Nazirah Muhammad (Facebook messages)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Sa Quan Kirksey out on bail.
The takeaway
This tragic case underscores the need for stronger regulation and oversight of the illegal drug trade, as well as improved mental health resources and support systems to prevent such acts of violence from occurring in the first place. It's a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that can arise from unpaid debts and the proliferation of firearms.
