Dewayne Greer Jr., an 18-year-old African American male, was found shot to death alongside his father, Dewayne Greer Sr., in their Durham, North Carolina home on June 10, 2016. The tragic incident occurred when police responded to a cardiac arrest call at their residence on Angier Avenue. Upon arrival, authorities discovered the lifeless bodies of the father and son, both victims of gunshot wounds.
The investigation revealed that Dewayne Greer Jr.
was shot in the back of the head, while his father was shot three times in the head. The murders were later determined to be a murder-for-hire orchestrated by Douglas Jones, who was hired by his uncle. Dewayne Greer Sr. worked for Jones's uncle at a roofing company, and the uncle feared that Greer Sr. would expose questionable practices involving asbestos.
Douglas Jones was arrested more than a year after the murders and was initially charged with first-degree murder. However, he later pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a plea arrangement. As a result, Jones was sentenced to 20 to 25 years in prison. The case left the Greer family devastated, with Dewayne Greer Jr.'s sister, Alice Greer, expressing her belief that justice would only be served when Jones faced his maker.
The community was left in shock by the brutal nature of the crime, and the loss of Dewayne Greer Jr. and his father continues to be felt by their loved ones. The case highlights the tragic consequences of greed and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their interests.
