Fifteen-year-old Austin Juanya Green of Byram, Mississippi, was found dead in a vacant house in Jackson on August 27, 2020, with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. He had been reported missing earlier in August, and his death was investigated as a homicide.

Austin’s family waited more than a year for answers while investigators pursued the case. In December 2021 an arrest was made and authorities charged Montrell Smith with Austin’s murder. Austin’s mother remained in close contact with detectives and spoke of continuing to fight for justice. The family also established a company called Austin Properties to honor his dream of owning a business.

If anyone knew Austin, his movements in late August 2020, or has information about the events leading to his death, please come forward to investigators.