James Vincent Bootie Graves, 25, was found shot to death on January 4, 1998, inside a house at 131 Chestnut Street in South Durham. Durham Police continue to investigate the killing, but no arrests have been announced.

The case is one of several unsolved homicides in Durham. Local CrimeStoppers have offered rewards for anonymous tips that could lead to an arrest, and family and investigators have kept the case active in hopes of justice.

If anyone remembers events, visitors, or suspicious activity around Chestnut Street in early January 1998, or has information about James Graves’ death, please contact Durham Police or CrimeStoppers.