James Calvin Graham Jr., a 52-year-old African American male, was found deceased on June 8, 2016, in a wooded area off Cisterna Road in Wilson County, North Carolina. His body was discovered unclothed and had multiple gunshot wounds. The Wilson County Sheriff's Office immediately classified the case as a homicide. Graham's car was found burning near Buckhorn Landing, but it remains unclear whether the fire was accidental or intentional. The investigation into his death has been ongoing, with authorities seeking any information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
In February 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Graham's murder. Despite the reward and ongoing efforts by the Wilson County Sheriff's Office and the State Bureau of Investigation, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. The authorities continue to urge anyone with information to come forward to help bring justice to James Calvin Graham Jr. and his family.
