In the late afternoon of a Thursday in Theodore, a quiet residential area within Mobile, Alabama, the life of 52-year-old Jerry Jerome Frison was brought to a tragic and abrupt end. On May 2, 2024, police were called to the 4800 block of Dan Williams Road following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr. Frison's body in the front yard of a residence, lifeless from gunshot wounds.
The investigation into the death of Jerry Frison moved swiftly.
Within a short period, law enforcement officials had identified a person of interest and proceeded to make an arrest in connection with the fatal shooting. The individual taken into custody was 59-year-old Ervin Payne, a resident of Theodore. The Mobile Police Department charged Payne with murder, alleging he was responsible for the death of Mr. Frison.
Following his arrest, Ervin Payne was incarcerated at the Metro Jail. In the ensuing legal proceedings, he entered a plea of not guilty to the murder charge brought against him. The case is now set to move through the criminal justice system to determine the full circumstances surrounding the death of Jerry Jerome Frison and to adjudicate the charges against the accused.
