James Edwin Reese was 21 when he died on September 10, 2018, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born August 16, 1997, he was active in Duval County schools and in his churches, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church-Southside and later In His Presence Worship Center. Family and community remembered Jay for a loving, humorous nature and an angelic singing voice.

James was found with severe injuries that led to his death. The specific injuries and exact cause of death have not been made public; the case has been treated as a potential homicide and investigators conducted interviews and forensic work while reaching out to the community. No arrests or charges have been announced.

The family and community continue to seek answers and justice. If anyone knew James, witnessed events around September 10, 2018, or has information that could help, please come forward to investigators.