Gary McClinton, a 36-year-old White man from Cartersville, Virginia, was killed on August 15, 2007. His death was determined to be a deliberate act and was investigated as a murder. He was the son of the late Tommie McClinton and Rose Mayo McClinton; funeral services were held at Little Fork Baptist Church in Cartersville and he was buried in the church cemetery.

The investigation led to the arrest of James Javar W. Brown of Richmond. Brown was tried at the Cumberland County Circuit Court before twelve jurors, found guilty of first-degree murder and of using or displaying a firearm in a threatening manner, and was convicted by the jury. The Honorable Richard S. Blanton presided over the trial.

If anyone knew Gary, his movements in Cartersville that summer, or has information about this case, please share what can help the record.