On the evening of April 19, 2021, James Dayton Grimes, 62, was fatally shot while feeding animals at his home on Buford Station Road in Lynnville, Tennessee. Deputies from the Giles County Sheriff’s Department arrived after a 9:39 p.m. call; Grimes’ wife, Don Grimes, heard the gunshot and ran outside, witnessing his last moments. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joined the homicide probe.

Grimes, known as Jim, owned two auto body shops in Spring Hill and Thompson’s Station and was described as a well-regarded local businessman. Investigators say they used DNA analysis and commercial satellite imagery while building a timeline for the night, and they have identified a person of interest. A reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction grew over time to $1 million, but no arrests had been announced as of early 2024.

What did anyone in the Lynnville or surrounding communities see or hear on the night of April 19, 2021 that could help bring justice for Jim Grimes?