In the quiet, rural landscape of Conyers, Georgia, a grim discovery shattered the tranquility on May 20, 2021. Senior Airman Miykel Blackburn, a 22-year-old African American man, was found deceased alongside 22-year-old Trevia Ways. Both had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were discovered inside a gray Infiniti sedan parked in the driveway of a residence on Bruce Road SW. The homeowner tragically stumbled upon the scene while going to retrieve his mail.
Miykel Blackburn, who had served for three years in the United States Air Force, was remembered as a dedicated serviceman and an active member of his church community. His life, full of promise, was cut short, leaving behind a fiancée and a newborn child who was only three weeks old at the time of his death. The sudden and violent nature of his passing sent shockwaves through his family, friends, and the community, which rallied to offer support through fundraisers and memorial services in the wake of the tragedy.
The investigation into the double homicide quickly led to a breakthrough. Nearly a week after the discovery of the bodies, the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of Javon Price of Covington. Price was subsequently charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Blackburn and Ways. While an arrest was made, authorities did not immediately release details regarding a potential motive or the relationship between the suspect and the victims. The investigation was reported to be ongoing as law enforcement continued to seek justice for the two young lives that were tragically lost.
