Jermaine Crumpton, a 44-year-old African American man from Clearwater, Florida, tragically lost his life on January 2, 2018. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds at the Super 8 Motel on U.S. 19 in Clearwater, where he had been living. The incident occurred around 9:19 p.m. on January 2, and despite being rushed to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg with serious injuries, Jermaine succumbed to his wounds the following morning.
The investigation into Jermaine Crumpton's death revealed that he had been robbed and shot multiple times in his motel room. Clearwater police responded to the scene after receiving a call about shots fired. They identified Jermaine as the victim and immediately began searching for a person of interest who might have information related to the shooting. A photo of this individual was released to the public in hopes of gathering more leads.
Jermaine's death has left his family and the community in mourning. He was remembered as a kind-hearted and loving individual who always put his family first. Jermaine grew up in Clearwater as the third of four children and was known for his generosity, especially during the holiday season. His sister, Sabrina Stubbins, recalled how he transformed from being stingy to playing Santa Claus, buying gifts for everyone during Christmas 2017. This act of kindness was one of the last memories his family had of him before his untimely death.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, Jermaine Crumpton's murder remains unsolved. The Clearwater Police Department continues to seek information from the public to help bring justice to Jermaine and his family. Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Clearwater Police.
