James Jimmy Robert Worthy, 60, a retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, was killed on April 15, 2022, at his home on Lee Road 279 in Valley, Alabama. The elder Worthy suffered gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lee County Sheriff’s deputies responded and investigated what was described as a domestic altercation turned deadly. James Matthew Worthy was taken into custody and booked into the Lee County Detention Facility on a murder charge. The community was left mourning a respected veteran while grappling with the fact the killing reportedly occurred during a family dispute on the son’s 33rd birthday.

If anyone knew James Worthy or has information about that night, please share what you know.