Freddie James Murray Jr., a 32-year-old Black man, was found dead in the living room of his apartment in Jefferson County after spending Christmas with family; records place his death on December 26, 2016, in Wrens, Georgia, and show he was later buried in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, investigated but was unable to generate solid leads.

In June 2017, Governor Nathan Deal authorized a $1,000 reward for information leading to identification, arrest, and conviction of whoever was responsible. This was a killing inside the place where he should have been safest; what remains unknown is who carried it out.

If anyone knew Freddie, his movements that night, or has information about the apartment or potential witnesses, please come forward.