Letalvis Darnell Cobbins was born on December 20, 1982. He grew up in New York City and had a challenging childhood.

On January 6, 2007, Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom were kidnapped in Knoxville, Tennessee. The couple had planned to go out for dinner and attend a friend's party. Instead, they were approached by several assailants who forced them into Channon's vehicle. The kidnappers took them to a house on Chipman Street.

While at the house, both Channon and Chris were subjected to severe violence. They were bound and attacked by the assailants. Chris was taken to a set of nearby railroad tracks, where he was murdered. He was shot multiple times. After his death, his body was wrapped in a blanket and set on fire.

Channon was held captive in the same house. The assailants continued to brutalize her for hours. She suffered extreme physical trauma and abuse before she died. Channon's body was later discovered hidden in several trash bags inside the house. The medical examination indicated that she died from suffocation.

The police investigation began shortly after the couple's family and friends reported them missing. The search led to the discovery of Channon's abandoned vehicle, and further evidence linked the suspects to the crimes. Several suspects were arrested and faced numerous charges, including murder, kidnapping, and sexual assault.

The cases against the suspects proceeded through the legal system, resulting in various trials and sentences. Letalvis Darnell Cobbins was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Other defendants involved in the case also faced significant legal consequences for their roles in the crimes.