Crystal Jackson, a 24-year-old woman, was found dead on March 7, 2014, in Port Bolivar, Texas. She was a victim of a brutal double murder along with her girlfriend, Britney Cosby, who was also 24 years old. The bodies of the young couple were discovered by a delivery man near a dumpster at a convenience store. Britney had suffered blunt force trauma and strangulation, while Crystal had been shot in the head at close range.
The investigation into their deaths revealed that both women had
been living in Houston, Texas, and were in a relationship. Crystal's parents last saw her on March 5, 2014, when they came to pick up Crystal's daughter, Zaniah. The police found a wooden shutter at the crime scene with a fingerprint that matched James Larry Cosby, Britney's father. James had a history of sexual assault and had been released from prison just a few months before the murders.
James Larry Cosby was arrested and charged with the murders of Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson. He was found guilty of murder and tampering with evidence. The motive for the killings was believed to be James' disapproval of his daughter's relationship with Crystal, as he had expressed negative views about their homosexuality.
The case was widely covered in the media and featured on Investigation Discovery's show "Someone You Thought You Knew: The Secrets You Keep," which detailed the investigation and eventual conviction of James Larry Cosby. The tragic deaths of Crystal and Britney highlighted issues of homophobia and the impact of family dynamics on personal relationships.
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