Celeste Cannon, 24, was found dead in her West Main Street home in Millville, New Jersey, on the morning of September 20, 2017, from a fatal gunshot wound to the head. She was a mother of three young children. Authorities immediately treated the death as a homicide and opened an investigation.

Investigators focused on Donald Scurry Jr., 27, of Bridgeton, the father of Cannon’s youngest child. He reportedly went to her home that morning, was seen leaving with the children, and later reported finding her body. Scurry’s account to police contained inconsistencies and he had a history of violence noted during the proceedings. He was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, and hindering his apprehension. Charles Brent Clark, 32, of Millville, was also arrested and charged with driving Scurry to and from the scene and attempting to dispose of the weapon.

A jury found Scurry guilty of murder and related firearm charges and found Clark guilty of unlawful possession of a handgun and hindering apprehension. Scurry received a prison term totaling 65 years, with an additional requirement to serve at least 85% of the term before parole eligibility; Clark received an eight-year sentence. If anyone knew Celeste or has information about what happened that morning, please share what can help the record.