In a quiet home in Birmingham, Alabama, a grim discovery was made on the evening of October 13, 2020. Joseph Scott Norris, a 40-year-old male, was found deceased alongside his wife of five years, 39-year-old Jacqueline Sims Newsome. The couple was discovered in a bedroom of their residence located at 445 29th Street in the Ensley neighborhood.
The landlord of the property made the discovery after noticing the front door was open.
Upon entering the home to investigate, he found both Norris and Newsome unresponsive, each having sustained apparent gunshot wounds. Birmingham Police officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 11:41 p.m., and both individuals were pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.
The Birmingham Police Department quickly launched a double homicide investigation into the deaths of Norris and Newsome. Despite their efforts, a clear motive for the killings has not been publicly identified. As of the most recent updates on the case, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been named in connection with the double homicide.
Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation. The case remains an open and active investigation as the family and community await answers and justice for the couple's untimely deaths.
