On May 9, 2021, 25-year-old Javarreis Demonta Reid-Flemister was found dead in the roadway on North 5th Street in Griffin, Georgia, the victim of fatal gunshot wounds. The Griffin Police Department initially had few leads and the investigation stalled as the community and family sought answers.

In July 2022 a breakthrough produced warrants for three Griffin residents: 22-year-old Shantavia Godfrey, 18-year-old Isaiah Stick Baby Trice, and 21-year-old Damon Yung DB Beck, each charged with murder and aggravated assault. Godfrey was taken into custody and Beck was later arrested as the case moved forward.

The investigation also revealed a conflict involving a Griffin Police Department officer, D’Marquivius Jamon DJ King, who was indicted for violating his oath of office after allegedly learning of his brother Damon Beck’s possible involvement and failing to pursue a proper inquiry.

Did anyone in Griffin know Javarreis or have information about what happened that night?