The Deck Shad Gandy Kaydea (2 of Spades, Rhode Island)
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Jan 14, 2026 A shocking discovery in a Rhode Island cemetery reveals the tragic fate of Shad Gandy Kaydea, a young father and aspiring rapper. As investigators dig deeper, they uncover familial tensions, a suspicious life insurance policy, and a person of interest with a troubling past. Witnesses link a vehicle to the scene, but as the case unfolds, the narrative grows murky with inconsistencies. A plea for justice remains as the killer still roams free, leaving loved ones desperate for answers. This haunting mystery continues to captivate.
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Body Discovered In Cemetery Blaze
- Firefighters found a burned body in Picasset Cemetery and investigators later identified 22-year-old Shad Ghande Khadiyah by fingerprints.
- The autopsy showed Shad was strangled before being set on fire, suggesting the fire was used to destroy evidence.
Matching Witnesses And Video Of White Car
- Two independent witnesses reported a white four-door Toyota Corolla near the cemetery at the time of the fire.
- Video later confirmed a white car entered the cemetery at 10:40 p.m. and stayed about five minutes before leaving.
Last Confirmed Sighting Near Nonviolence Institute
- Detectives tracked Shad to his ex-girlfriend Maciel Ortiz, who said they split and he’d been crashing with friends since their daughter Milan's birth.
- Friends reported Shad left the Nonviolence Institute the afternoon he disappeared, often with Ruben Ortiz present.