Fans of the gripping true-crime series “#TextMeWhenYouGetHome” are eagerly awaiting the return of Season 2 with its upcoming episode 6, scheduled to air on the Lifetime Channel on Monday, August 21, 2023, at 9 pm ET. This installment of the series delves into the harrowing murder case of 18-year-old Nia Wilson, a case that shocked the nation when it unfolded in July 2018.
The heart-wrenching incident saw Nia Wilson, accompanied by her two sisters, become the target of a gruesome attack. John Lee Cowell, the man responsible for the chilling crime, was subsequently convicted of her murder. As viewers tune in, they’ll gain insight into the tragic events that unfolded that fateful day.
The official synopsis for the episode titled “Nia Wilson” provides a glimpse into the story:
“Nia Wilson and her two sisters decide to take public transportation back home to Oakland, Calif.; just minutes after texting their father, the sisters are brutally targeted at a train station; the knife attack sparks a search for the perpetrator.”
The case of Nia Wilson’s murder shocked the nation. On July 22, 2018, she and her sisters were returning home from a family gathering when they were attacked at a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train station in Oakland, California. John Lee Cowell, then 27, followed them and launched a brutal knife attack. Nia tragically lost her life, while one sister survived with severe injuries.
Cowell’s history of extreme violence and mental health issues came to light, as he had been previously released from a maximum-security facility for mentally ill convicts months prior. Following the attack, he was swiftly apprehended by authorities with the help of surveillance footage.
Due to his mental health challenges, Cowell’s trial was delayed for nearly two years. Diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, his defense attorney presented his medical records as part of a plea bargain. In July 2019, he was deemed competent to stand trial.
In a significant verdict on July 17, 2020, a jury found Cowell guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Nia Wilson. He was handed a life sentence without the possibility of parole and is currently serving his sentence at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville.
As the upcoming episode of “#TextMeWhenYouGetHome” Season 2 unfolds, viewers will be reminded of the tragic events surrounding Nia Wilson’s untimely death and the pursuit of justice that followed. The episode is set to premiere on August 21, 2023, at 9 pm ET, offering a poignant exploration of a case that has left a lasting impact.
