James Francesconi, 26 and known to friends as Cali Longway, was fatally shot at his home on Wickam Drive in Columbus, Georgia, on August 17, 2017. He was taken to Midtown Medical Center and died of his wounds. Friends and family remember him for a contagious smile and a generous spirit.

Authorities arrested Clayton Perry, Jr. on charges that included malice and felony murder in connection with the shooting. At a December 2018 preliminary hearing the defense claimed Perry was home caring for an ailing great-grandmother when the shooting occurred; prosecutors suggested robbery as a possible motive, pointing to allegations about Francesconi’s involvement with drugs and money. A potential prosecution witness, Robert Furr, took the stand, was sworn, then refused to testify and was declared unavailable by the judge.

Does anyone have information about his life in Columbus or about the investigation that could help clarify what happened?