Jamie Stewart Daniels, a 44-year-old male from Washington, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on January 11, 2021. Known affectionately as "Bumper," Jamie Daniels was a resident of Beaufort County. His death was the result of a shooting incident that occurred in the parking lot of Slatestone Grocery. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and found Daniels with multiple gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation revealed that the incident began with an argument between Jamie Daniels and William Waters, a 33-year-old male. The argument reportedly started over stolen property at Waters' home, which was located near the grocery store. Daniels fled from Waters' home, and Waters, along with another man, chased him to the parking lot of Slatestone Grocery. It was there that Waters shot Daniels multiple times, leading to his death. Waters was immediately taken into custody by the North Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers who were first on the scene. He was charged with murder and held at the Beaufort County Detention Center without bond.
The case went to trial, and after two weeks, a Beaufort County jury found William Charles Waters, 36, guilty of second-degree murder. The jury determined that the shooting was not premeditated and deliberate, but that Waters did not act in self-defense. The trial included crucial evidence from surveillance video captured at the Slatestone grocery store and nearby homes. The video showed Waters chasing Daniels with a handgun, a verbal argument between the two, and Waters eventually shooting Daniels after a brief altercation. Waters was sentenced to a minimum of 27.5 years and a maximum of 34 years in federal prison.
The tragic death of Jamie Daniels, a 44-year-old male from Washington, North Carolina, has left a lasting impact on his family and community. His mother, Barbara Crisp Daniels, and his children, Olivia Rose Dunaway and Jamie Lynn Daniels, survive him. The case highlights the devastating consequences of violence and the importance of thorough investigations and legal proceedings in seeking justice for victims and their families.
