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Jaylon Maddox

Death by Force
Case Description
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Jaylon Maddox, a 15-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on January 6, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia. The incident occurred at the Creekside Forest Apartment Homes, a complex notorious for its poor security and deteriorating conditions. On that fateful evening, Jaylon Maddox and 27-year-old Justin Sellers were near the entrance of the apartment complex when they were shot in what police described as a robbery attempt. Jaylon Maddox succumbed to his injuries, while Justin Sellers ...Read More
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  • Man convicted of murder of 15-year-old boy | FOX 5 Atlanta
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    Victim Details

    Jaylon Maddox

    Male

    Black / African American

    Atlanta

    GA

    2016-01-06

    15

    Jaylon

    Maddox

    11/27/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about Jaylon Maddox and how his tragic death was so deeply tied to the co... ...Read More
    01/21/2024
    Has anyone else been following the repercussions of the poor security at Creekside Forest Apartments... ...Read More
    03/20/2023
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