Bryston Musgrave, a 24-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 8, 2020, in Decatur, Illinois. Born on October 16, 1995, in Decatur, Bryston was the son of Stacy Wheeler and Tequilla (Musgrave) Robinson. He graduated from Southside High School in Jackson, Tennessee, and was attending Richland Community College at the time of his death. Bryston was employed as a cook at D’Boes, where he pursued his passion for cooking. He was also known for his love of cars and enjoyed detailing them. Bryston was a devoted father to his children, Brayden, Bryleigh, and Nazhay Musgrave, and cherished spending time with his family and friends.
The circumstances surrounding Bryston's death were tragic and violent. On the morning of April 8, 2020, Bryston Musgrave was shot and killed near the intersection of South Haworth Avenue and West Decatur Street in Decatur. The suspect in the case, Felipe Woodley-Underwood, was later apprehended in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by U.S. Marshals. Woodley-Underwood was charged with the murder of Bryston Musgrave and pleaded not guilty to the charges in court. The legal proceedings continued with a pre-trial hearing scheduled for June 29, 2020.
The case drew significant attention in the local community, as Bryston's family and friends sought justice for his untimely death. The investigation revealed that the shooting was a targeted act, and authorities worked diligently to gather evidence and build a case against Woodley-Underwood. The arrest and subsequent legal actions provided some measure of closure for Bryston's loved ones, though the pain of his loss remained profound.
In the aftermath of Bryston's death, his family and community members remembered him as a kind-hearted and hardworking individual who had a bright future ahead of him. His passing left a void in the lives of those who knew him, and his memory continues to be honored by those who cherished him. The legal process surrounding his murder underscored the importance of seeking justice and holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
