Woman pleads guilty to Asia Cowell’s murder before testifying in case

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — More than four years after the murder of a girl at Granby High School, a third person has appeared in court in connection with the crime.

Asia Cowell, 17, was killed in 2020. Police believe he was taken to a home in Norfolk, abducted, driven to Newport News, then shot and left in a wooded area.

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A lawsuit was filed against 3 people regarding the murder.

Dazha Feaster pleaded guilty Monday in Newport News Circuit Court. Feaster is the sister of a man accused of raping Cowell. She was going to testify against him but never got the chance to take the stand.

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Feaster was just under 18 at the time of the murder. Judge Matthew Hoffman asked him: “Do you understand that this is a Class 2 felony and carries a minimum sentence of 20 years and a maximum of life in prison if convicted as an adult?” Feaster calmly replied, “Yes.”

His sentence was set for February 7, 2025.

Two more people have been charged in connection with Cowell’s death. Devin Albritton was sentenced to 50 years in prison with 11 years suspended, increasing his prison sentence to 39 years, according to court records. Albritton’s wife, Crystal Kaiser-Albritton, was sentenced to life in prison for Cowell’s murder.

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The Commonwealth’s Attorney told the judge that Feaster cooperated with law enforcement and assisted with information regarding the Albrittons’ involvement.

His lawyer stated that a doctor would testify at the sentencing regarding his psychological evaluation.