Lisa Brooks, 43, was found dead at her home in Macon, Mississippi on Saturday, July 17, 2021, after family members reported not hearing from her for several days. She had sustained fatal gunshot wounds and the community reacted with shock to the violent death.

Investigators quickly identified 33-year-old Henry Benamon as a person of interest. Benamon had been in a romantic relationship with Brooks and had been released from prison the previous October after serving time for drug possession and child endangerment. He fled after Brooks was found and was captured about ten days later in Wilcox County, Alabama and returned to Mississippi to face charges.

Benamon was indicted on first-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. The prosecution’s trial included testimony from Brooks’ sister and her son, and the jury returned guilty verdicts on both counts. The judge sentenced Benamon to life in prison for the murder charge plus an additional ten years for the weapon conviction.

If anyone knew Lisa or has information about her last days, please come forward.