Investigation Discovery’s “Evil Lives Here” series explores the horrifying story of Aswad, who committed egregious crimes against nearly every woman in his lifetime in God’s name. He assaulted them in all manners, whether it was sexual, mental, or physical. Only a few of them managed to escape in the mid-2000s and reveal the truth to the world about him. We have all the information you need to learn more about him and his crimes.
Who is Aswad Ayinde?
Aswad Ayinde was born July 16, 1958. He is also known as Charles McGill. In 1996, Aswad Ayinde directed the music video for “Killing Me Softly,” the Fugees hit song. He made a name for himself in the music industry, winning national awards for his observable skills and hard work.
But, nobody knew that the Paterson, NJ (NJ) native was also a sexual predator whose victims were his wife and daughters. The only thing that was publicly known about the director at the time was that he had grown up in Florida and Alabama before moving to NJ.
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According to reports, Aswad began his assaults in the mid-1980s. They continued until 2002 when he separated from his wife. He not only taught his five daughters how to be women through violent rapes but also used steel-toed boots and boards to beat all females. He would even refuse to eat if he was bothered by something or someone. Notable is also the fact that he began molestation of his daughters as young as 8 years old.
Aswad, who was just a child when the assaults started, allegedly manipulated them into believing that what he was doing was special and a privilege. Aswad would become violent, aggressive, and threatening if they refused to fight back or if he felt like it during sex. He wanted to create “pure family lines,” which is why some of his daughters were impregnated. As if all that weren’t enough, he also claimed that he was obeying God’s orders. Aswad also told his family to pray to him and that he would forward their messages to God. It was as if he had a clear mission.
Where is Aswad Ayinde now?
Ans: Aswad Ayinde is currently in Jail. In 2005, Aswad Ayinde went on business, and his second daughter, Aziza Kibibi, and his ex-wife Beverly Ayinde took advantage of his absence to report his manipulations, assaults, and incestual misdeeds. After a thorough and quick investigation, he was arrested. He was charged with 27 counts, including aggravated sex assault, sexual assault, and lewdness. He is also accused of controlling his behavior (banning modern medicines and social isolation) and continuing illicit affairs.
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With the assistance of his daughters and former partners, Aswad was ultimately found guilty of eight counts in 2011 and six more in 2013. He was sentenced to 40 and 50 years, respectively. In 2000, Aswad was sentenced to one-year probation for trying to kidnap three of his children at a Monmouth County hospital.
Aswad, now in his 60s, is currently in Trenton’s maximum-security New Jersey State Prison. He is expected to stay there until November 2034, when he will be eligible for parole. According to state records, his maximum release date was January 1, 2037.
