In the early morning hours of June 12, 2016, the life of 22-year-old Jerica Shavon Jackson, a female from Chattanooga, Tennessee, was tragically cut short. Responding to a call of shots fired around 3:30 a.m., Chattanooga Police discovered Jackson inside a white SUV on the 4600 block of Trailwood Drive; she had been fatally shot. Investigators from the Violent Crimes Bureau immediately began looking into the circumstances surrounding her death.
The investigation led police to Courtney
High, who was arrested on August 11, 2016, in connection with Jackson's murder. He faced a string of serious charges, including first-degree murder, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and illegal possession of a firearm. The case against High was strengthened when a witness came forward with detailed information, claiming that High had bragged about killing Jackson. The alleged motive was related to a prior gang-related conflict.
In a significant development in February 2024, Courtney High entered a guilty plea for the murder of Jerica Jackson, as well as the killings of her cousin, Marquise Jackson, and another individual named Bianca Horton. By accepting the plea deal, High avoided a potential death penalty sentence. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after serving 51 years. During the hearing, High expressed remorse for his actions and the profound impact they had on the victims' families.
