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Do you know who murdered 27 year old Jay Allen Wood in 1989?
On May 15, 1989, Jay Allen Wood, a 27-year-old assistant manager at Steak and Ale restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, was killed during a robbery at his workplace. He was shot and cut during the attack, and evidence suggested a struggle had occurred. Wood’s wife found his body when she arrived at the restaurant to pick him up after his shift. Despite years of investigation, the case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information to bring justice.
On May 15, 1989, Jay Allen Wood, a 27-year-old assistant manager at Steak and Ale restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, was killed during a robbery at his workplace. He was shot and cut during the attack, and evidence suggested a struggle had occurred. Wood’s wife found his body when she arrived at the restaurant to pick him up after his shift. Despite years of investigation, the case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information to bring justice.
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Jay Wood
October 28, 2022
Male
Caucasian / White
Charlotte
NC
1989-05-15
1961-08-03
27
Jay
Wood
11/12/2025
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