Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Marvin Gravitt death by force case profile photo

Marvin Jesse Gravitt

Case from Lawrenceville, GA dated Apr 17, 1964

Victim Details

Marvin Jesse Gravitt

Male

White / Caucasian

Lawrenceville

GA

1964-04-17

52

Marvin

Jesse Gravitt

06/21/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the early morning hours of April 17, 1964, a day that would leave a lasting scar on Gwinnett County, 52-year-old Officer Marvin Jesse Gravitt, a male, found himself feeling unwell. His partners, Officer Jerry Everett and Officer Ralph Davis, were giving him a ride home when a call came in about suspicious activity on Arc Way, a rural road near Norcross at the time. The three officers, dedicated to their duty, detoured to investigate the report, a decision that would lead to a tragic end.
...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Marvin Jesse Gravitt, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (10)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Gwinnett Forum – BRACK: New book sheds light on horrific murders of 3 Gwinnett policemen
  • Police Officer Marvin Jesse Gravitt
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 8 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    It's always tough reading about officers like Marvin Jesse Gravitt who selflessly put themselves in ... ...Read More
    03/15/2024
    I was reading up on the Gravitt case from 1964, and one of the things that really strikes me is the ... ...Read More
    03/04/2024
    It's so tragic to hear about the circumstances surrounding Officer Marvin Jesse Gravitt and his fell... ...Read More
    10/20/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Marvin Jesse Gravitt

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Lawrenceville, Georgia

    Terrence Robinson death by force case in Lawrenceville, GA

    Terrence Robinson

    Death: Oct 10, 2014
    In the fall of 2014, a night out in Lawrenceville, Georgia, ended in tragedy for Terrence D. Robinso s ...Read More
    Chandler Smith-Millions death by force case in Lawrenceville, GA

    Chandler Smith-Millions

    Death: Aug 31, 2023
    In the late summer evening of August 31, 2023, a verbal altercation in the front yard of a residence c ...Read More
    Samir Nakic death by force case in Lawrenceville, GA

    Samir Nakic

    Death: Mar 19, 2020
    In the quiet suburbs of Lawrenceville, Georgia, the life of a young man was tragically cut short. Sa S ...Read More
    Jeffery Gibson III death by force case in Lawrenceville, GA

    Jeffery Gibson III

    Death: Apr 06, 2025
    In the early morning hours of a Sunday in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the life of 21-year-old Jeffery Gi G ...Read More
    Scott Riner death by force case in Lawrenceville, GA

    Scott Riner

    Death: Dec 13, 2022
    In the pre-dawn quiet of a Tuesday morning in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Senior Correctional Officer Sc S ...Read More
    Jerry Reed Everett death by force case in Lawrenceville, GA

    Jerry Reed Everett

    Death: Apr 17, 1964
    In the early morning hours of April 17, 1964, a sense of unease settled over a quiet, wooded area of o ...Read More
    Jose Daniel Martinez death by force case in Lawrenceville, GA

    Jose Daniel Martinez

    Death: Feb 28, 2023
    In the quiet suburbs of Lawrenceville, Georgia, a family's worst fears were realized in early March h ...Read More