Revisiting the Justin Grant Murder
I remember the night pretty clearly. Well, more clearly than most.
It was a Friday night in July, mere minutes before I was to head out the door for a much-needed weekend. I was sitting at my desk and heard a body had been found out in the county.
Many of us in the newsroom that night thought it was that of Asha Degree, the young girl that disappeared back in 2000. But it wasn't her. And, as I would learn, the cause of death was anything but natural.
Here we are one year later. Who killed Justin Grant is as much a mystery now as it was the day his body was found that Friday on Selkirk Drive.
I spent much of last week revisiting this case. Going over old articles. Meeting again with the family. But throughout the past year, it's always been in the back of my mind. There are just too many questions surrounding this investigation to just ignore it and move on.
Who killed him? Why? Where? When?
You know the 5 W's and the H? Well, the only answer we have is the H - the 'how.'
Justin was shot. Repeatedly. And investigators don't know which bullet killed him.
His body was dumped to rot beside a dirt road surrounded by farm land.
That has to be personal. Whoever was responsible wanted there to be no doubt in their mind that Justin was dead. Or were they sending a message...?
Investigators have theories. But right now that's all they are. And, concerned over getting too much information out to the media, they aren't sharing the theories ... yet.
Earlier this week, Justin's family gave me a photo of him to keep out of appreciation for getting this story back out to the public. Considering what they have left of him is mostly photographs, I was honored and flattered by the gesture.
I only hope that the hard work we've put into telling their story will help the case ... get people talking ... get people angry ... and get people feeling guilty enough to come forward with what they know.
Be sure to check out the Justin Grant page under 'Interactive Features' at ShelbyStar.com (or click on the link in the previous paragraph). That will get you up to date on the articles we've already run on the case, family photos, video interviews with the family and much more.
Check back Sunday through Saturday as a new chapter in the 6-piece series is posted.
It was a Friday night in July, mere minutes before I was to head out the door for a much-needed weekend. I was sitting at my desk and heard a body had been found out in the county.
Many of us in the newsroom that night thought it was that of Asha Degree, the young girl that disappeared back in 2000. But it wasn't her. And, as I would learn, the cause of death was anything but natural.
Here we are one year later. Who killed Justin Grant is as much a mystery now as it was the day his body was found that Friday on Selkirk Drive.I spent much of last week revisiting this case. Going over old articles. Meeting again with the family. But throughout the past year, it's always been in the back of my mind. There are just too many questions surrounding this investigation to just ignore it and move on.
Who killed him? Why? Where? When?
You know the 5 W's and the H? Well, the only answer we have is the H - the 'how.'
Justin was shot. Repeatedly. And investigators don't know which bullet killed him.
His body was dumped to rot beside a dirt road surrounded by farm land.
That has to be personal. Whoever was responsible wanted there to be no doubt in their mind that Justin was dead. Or were they sending a message...?
Investigators have theories. But right now that's all they are. And, concerned over getting too much information out to the media, they aren't sharing the theories ... yet.
Earlier this week, Justin's family gave me a photo of him to keep out of appreciation for getting this story back out to the public. Considering what they have left of him is mostly photographs, I was honored and flattered by the gesture.
I only hope that the hard work we've put into telling their story will help the case ... get people talking ... get people angry ... and get people feeling guilty enough to come forward with what they know.
Be sure to check out the Justin Grant page under 'Interactive Features' at ShelbyStar.com (or click on the link in the previous paragraph). That will get you up to date on the articles we've already run on the case, family photos, video interviews with the family and much more.
Check back Sunday through Saturday as a new chapter in the 6-piece series is posted.
posted by Graham at
9:07 PM
3 Comments:
What is the problem with not knowing what bullet killed him? I would think in this day and age that they would be able to figure that out. And if so? Would that help in knowing who killed him? I am guessing that all the bullets came from same gun?
My thoughts are with this family and I hope that the killer or killers are caught. Nobody should have to die so young and violent!
Our thoughts and prayers are with this family. I used to work for Donnie years ago and I know what kind of people they are.They sure did not deserve something as horrendous as this.I pray that justice is served and that this wonderful family can finally have some closure.Our deepest sympathy,and our daily prayers are with you.
The Hunt For Asha Degree:Case Solved-Robert A. Williams, editor of the Citizens For Good Government and his gang of sex offenders & drug dealers, did it.
http://hunt-for-asha-degree.blogspot.com
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home