Jivon Terrence Cherry, a 39-year-old African American male, was found dead on September 13, 2022, in Durham, North Carolina. His body was discovered in the trunk of a car at the Falls Pointe Apartments on Glen Falls Drive. The police reported that Cherry had been shot and killed. The discovery of his body prompted a homicide investigation by the Durham Police Department.
The investigation led to the arrest of two suspects.
On September 30, 2022, 23-year-old Sianne Wright, a woman from Durham, was charged with first-degree murder and felony conspiracy in connection with Cherry's death. Wright was held in the Durham County Detention Center without bond. The police did not disclose any relationship between Wright and Cherry.
Later, on June 26, 2023, 20-year-old Jamaree Green, also from Durham, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and felony conspiracy. Green was initially arrested by the Georgia State Patrol on August 15, 2023, based on warrants issued by the Durham police. He was subsequently transported to Durham and placed in the Durham County Jail without bond. The police have not provided details on how Green, Wright, and Cherry were connected.
The case remains under investigation, and the police continue to seek information from the public to aid in their efforts. Cherry's death has left a significant impact on his community, and his family and friends continue to mourn his loss.
