Earnest Darnell Roberts Jr., a 26-year-old African American male, was tragically found shot to death on September 24, 2014, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Roberts, who was born on April 29, 1988, in High Point, NC, was a gifted entertainer in the music industry and a cherished son, uncle, and friend. His body was discovered behind dumpsters in the 500 block of Mystic Drive, not far from Randleman Road, just after 6 p.m. on the day of his death.
The incident stemmed from a dispute in the parking lot involving Roberts and several others.
The autopsy revealed that Roberts had been shot twice in the head. Despite the severity of the crime, the Greensboro police have not yet identified a suspect, and the investigation is ongoing. This tragic event marked the city's fourth homicide in less than 72 hours and the seventh in September 2014.
Roberts' death has left a significant impact on his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Earnest Roberts Sr. and Aquilla Roberts-Sapp, his two children, Harmoni and Justice Roberts, and their mother, Indiya Franklin. His siblings, Mantell Stone Little, Christopher Jarrett, Terrance Sapp, Tiffany Sapp, Amiya Stone, Zoey Roberts, and Keiore Roberts, along with his maternal grandmother, Christine Stone, and a host of other relatives and friends, mourn his loss.
The Greensboro police have urged anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers. Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. The community continues to seek justice for Earnest Darnell Roberts Jr., hoping that the perpetrator will be brought to justice and that his family can find some semblance of peace.
