Crime Solvers Central
CSC
274 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Jonathan Stafford death by force case profile photo

Jonathan Lamar Stafford

Case from Atlanta, GA dated Nov 26, 2021

Victim Details

Jonathan Lamar Stafford

Male

Black / African American

Atlanta

GA

2021-11-26

24

Jonathan

Lamar Stafford

07/24/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
A sense of unease had followed Tatiana Willis-Riley throughout the day. Her ex-boyfriend, Carlos Dill, had been relentlessly calling and texting, his anger palpable through the phone. His fury stemmed from her decision to spend Thanksgiving with the family of her friend, Jonathan Lamar Stafford. The harassment had escalated to the point where Dill had shown up uninvited at her workplace and even tried to break into her home. That fear led the 24-year-old male, Jonathan Lamar Stafford, to walk he ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Jonathan Lamar Stafford, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Press Releases | Atlanta Police Department
  • FOX 5 Atlanta: Man shot to death at apartment in SW Atlanta, police say
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 2 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    I’ve been thinking a lot about Jonathan Lamar Stafford's brave actions on that tragic night. It se... ...Read More
    10/05/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how selfless Jonathan was on that tragic night. It's truly admirable how... ...Read More
    06/07/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the role surveillance footage played in bringing Dill to justice? It's c... ...Read More
    02/26/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Jonathan Lamar Stafford

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Atlanta, Georgia

    Deshawn Casey death by force case in Atlanta, GA

    Deshawn Casey

    Death: Aug 07, 2025
    In the early morning hours of August 7, 2025, the life of 34-year-old Deshawn Casey, a Black male, w ...Read More
    Larry Stewart death by force case in Atlanta, GA

    Larry Stewart

    Death: Dec 01, 2017
    In a tragic turn of events, what was supposed to be a simple sale of a video game console ended in t ...Read More
    Tyrell Sims death by force case in Atlanta, GA

    Tyrell Sims

    Death: Nov 07, 2020
    In the crisp autumn air of November 6, 2020, the life of 11-year-old Tyrell Sims was tragically cut t ...Read More
    Million A. Woldemariam death by force case in Atlanta, GA

    Million A. Woldemariam

    Death: Sep 21, 2002
    In the late hours of a September night in Atlanta, Georgia, the life of Million A. Woldemariam was t ...Read More
    McKinley Drakeford death by force case in Atlanta, GA

    McKinley Drakeford

    Death: Apr 18, 2025
    In the early hours of a Friday morning in April 2025, the life of 33-year-old McKinley Drakeford was a ...Read More
    Russell Brown death by force case in Atlanta, GA

    Russell Brown

    Death: Jul 29, 1999
    In the summer of 1999, a wave of violence shattered the bustling financial district of Buckhead in A ...Read More
    Quinta Tut death by force case in Atlanta, GA

    Quinta Tut

    Death: May 07, 2023
    On a Sunday evening in Atlanta, the life of Quinta Tutman, a 23-year-old Black/African American man n ...Read More