On April 20, 2024, at approximately 4:32 p.m., officers from the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a welfare check in the 400 block of Fussell Street in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered two individuals inside a residence suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were identified as 53-year-old Jamelle Monque Best and 44-year-old Elainna Michelle Ebersole. Emergency medical personnel pronounced both individuals deceased at the scene.
The Goldsboro Police Department's Investigative Services Bureau and Crime Scene Unit were promptly engaged to investigate the incident, which was classified as a homicide. Authorities have not publicly disclosed any information regarding potential suspects or arrests related to this case. As of the latest available reports, the investigation remains active, with law enforcement officials urging anyone with information to contact the Goldsboro Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division or Crime Stoppers.
Ms. Ebersole was born on February 20, 1980, in Galion, Ohio, and resided in Goldsboro at the time of her passing. According to her obituary, no formal services were held following her death. The tragic circumstances surrounding her untimely demise have left the community seeking answers and justice for both victims.
