Jeffrey Michael Goldbach, a 41-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity, tragically passed away on March 7, 2021, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Originally from Princeton, Indiana, Goldbach was a former professional baseball player who had played for the Evansville Otters and was a second-round draft pick of the Chicago Cubs in 1998. He was a loving father to three children: Lexi, Luke, and Matt.
Goldbach's death was the result of a shooting that occurred on Cedar Chase Drive in northern
Guilford County. He was found with a gunshot wound and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A second person was also injured in the shooting but survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities arrested Brandon Christopher Hyde, Goldbach's neighbor, in connection with the murder. Hyde was charged with second-degree murder and booked at the Greensboro Detention Center. The investigation revealed that Hyde was responsible for Goldbach's death, and he was taken into custody shortly after the incident.
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the case and has requested anyone with information to come forward. Goldbach's family and friends have expressed their grief and shock over the tragic loss, remembering him as a dedicated father and a beloved member of the community.
Goldbach's legacy extends beyond his baseball career; he was also a business partner for a high-tech company in Greensboro and was known for his leadership and sense of humor. His untimely death has left a significant impact on his family, friends, and the community he was a part of.
