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Efrem Jones

Case from Decatur, IL dated Dec 24, 2021

Victim Details

Efrem O. Jones

Male

Black / African American

Decatur

IL

2021-12-24

30

Efrem

Jones

07/06/2026

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Efrem O. Jones, a 30-year-old African American male from Decatur, IL, tragically lost his life on December 24, 2021. Efrem was a talented photographer who had recently started pursuing his passion professionally, running a small studio out of his apartment. On that fateful Christmas Eve, Efrem had just finished a family portrait session with Jatrevius Jarrett, his girlfriend, their baby, and Jarrett's mother, Kiona Cliff. As the family left the studio, they were attacked by several assailants ou ...
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  • Herald-Review.com: Authorities identify victim of fatal Christmas Eve shooting
  • WAND-TV: 1 shot and killed in Decatur on Christmas Eve
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    I've been following the case of Efrem O. Jones, and it's just so deeply saddening on many levels. So... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about how Efrem had just started living his dream before it was all snatched a... ...Read More
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