Jerry Thompson Jr., aged 38, tragically lost his life on March 7, 2018, in Kissimmee, Florida. He was found shot to death alongside Ginger Lynn Freebold, aged 34, in a room at the Roomba Inn on West Irlo Bronson Highway. The discovery of their bodies was made by deputies who were initially responding to a report of a stabbing at the motel. The investigation quickly revealed that both victims had been shot, and the scene was indicative of a violent confrontation.
The primary suspect in
this double homicide was identified as Damon Session, a 24-year-old man who was found in the vicinity of the crime scene. Session was noted as a suspicious person during the investigation and was subsequently apprehended. During questioning, Session confessed to the murders, stating that he, Thompson, and Freebold were involved in drug use when an argument broke out, leading him to shoot both victims. This tragic incident was described by authorities as a drug deal gone wrong, highlighting the dangers associated with illegal drug activities.
Session was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and was expected to face additional charges as the investigation progressed. His criminal history included previous offenses in Georgia and Alabama, involving weapons and drug-related charges. The case underscored the severe consequences of drug-related disputes and the senseless loss of life that can result from such conflicts. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the murders, urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
