In February 2019, the life of 36-year-old Chester B. 'Junior' Morrison, Jr. was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence near a QuikTrip in Buford, Georgia. A resident of Buford, Mr. Morrison was fatally shot, leaving behind a grieving family and a community in shock. The man responsible for his death, James Elliott Blocksom, was later apprehended and brought to justice.
The investigation into the shooting led to Blocksom's arrest. During the legal proceedings, a grim picture of the killer's mindset emerged. Assistant District Attorney Laura Lukert, who listened to over 100 hours of Blocksom's jail phone calls, noted a profound lack of remorse for his actions. This chilling detail underscored the cold-blooded nature of the crime.
Ultimately, James Elliott Blocksom pleaded guilty to the fatal shooting of Chester Morrison. In February 2021, nearly two years after the incident, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, with an additional 30 years to be served. This sentence ensured that the man who showed no remorse for taking a life would spend the remainder of his own behind bars.
