On the evening of March 16, 2015, George Jackson was found murdered inside his 2013 Buick Verano on Detroit's west side. The discovery was made near the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the I-96 freeway, a grim end to what should have been a routine day. Earlier, at 3:00 p.m., Jackson had dropped his wife off at her job, a woman he had been married to for only two weeks. They last spoke on the phone at 5:30 p.m.
A sense of unease began to set in when Jackson failed to pick up his wife at her usual time of 9:50 p.m. Growing concerned, she contacted her sister-in-law at 10:15 p.m. Their search for answers led them to the Detroit Police Department's third precinct, where they received the devastating news that Jackson had been found dead in his car. The sudden and violent end to a new chapter in their lives left his family reeling in disbelief and sorrow. His wife remembered him as a strong and fearless man with a huge personality, someone who was full of life, bubbly, and funny. He was known for his big heart, intelligence, and his love for people and family.
In the wake of the tragedy, Crime Stoppers of Michigan announced a cash reward of $2,500 for any information that would lead to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for George Jackson's murder. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved, and the appeal for anyone with information to come forward continues. The community is urged to help bring closure to a family still searching for answers and justice for a life cut short. The investigation into his death remains open, a cold case still hoping for a break that will finally shed light on the circumstances of that fateful night.
