In a tragic turn of events that began with a son's reported discovery of his mother's death, a Jackson, Mississippi community was left mourning the loss of 68-year-old Charlean Grayer. On January 23, 2024, police were called to a residence in the 100 block of Stokes Robertson Road, where they found Ms. Grayer deceased inside her home. The initial report to authorities was made by her son, who claimed to have found her body.
Investigators at the scene determined that Charlean Grayer had died from a single gunshot wound. A single shell casing was recovered from the home, pointing to a homicide. For months, the investigation into her death continued, with authorities piecing together the evidence surrounding the circumstances of her final moments.
Approximately three months after her death, the investigation took a significant turn. On May 1, 2024, Jackson Police arrested her 43-year-old son, Michael Grayer, and charged him with her murder. Authorities revealed that their investigation uncovered evidence that pointed to Michael Grayer's involvement in his mother's death, directly contradicting his initial statement to the police. During his first court appearance, Michael Grayer's bond was set at $250,000, and he was ordered not to leave the state. The case against him is ongoing.
