In the quiet subdivision of Huntington Hills in Warner Robins, Georgia, the life of 19-year-old Demarion Harris was tragically cut short on October 13, 2023. Remembered by his family as a 'gentle giant' and affectionately called 'Bubba,' Harris was known for his humor and his willingness to always lend a helping hand. He was a source of inspiration and support for his younger siblings, and his presence was a comfort to his entire family.
The events that led to Harris's death began to
unfold inside a home on March Street. At this residence, Anthony Jerome Jones, 26, confronted his estranged wife and Harris. Jones and his wife were in the process of a divorce and had a history of domestic issues. In a fatal escalation of the domestic turmoil, Jones entered the home and went to the back of the residence where he shot Harris once before fleeing the scene. Harris was rushed to Houston Healthcare but succumbed to his injuries within an hour of his arrival.
In the days following the shooting, the Warner Robins Police Department identified Anthony Jerome Jones as the suspect, and a warrant was issued for his arrest on charges of felony murder and aggravated assault. For four days, investigators withheld his identity from the public as they employed specific techniques to locate him, concerned that broadcasting his name might cause him to take countermeasures. After a 15-day manhunt, Jones was apprehended.
The legal proceedings that followed brought the details of that tragic day to light. During his trial, it was revealed that Jones had broken into the home and found his estranged wife in bed with Harris. In March 2025, a jury deliberated for less than three hours before finding Anthony Jones guilty of the felony murder of Demarion Harris. The conviction carried the likelihood of a life sentence, with a judge to decide on the possibility of parole. The verdict brought a measure of justice to a family left grieving the senseless loss of a young man described as always laughing and trying to make everyone happy.
