On April 20, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department officers 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 Services 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 has been classified as a double homicide. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the case to contact the Goldsboro Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division or Crime Stoppers.
In the wake of this tragedy, the community has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of both individuals. Obituaries highlight that Jamelle Best was a lifelong resident of Goldsboro, known for his generosity and positivity. He graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1989 and worked as a brick mason at James Fox Construction Company. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed spiritual music, particularly the song "Let This Be A Lesson To You" by Tommy Ellison. He is survived by his mother, two children, a granddaughter, and other family members. Funeral services were held on May 1, 2024, at Darden Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, followed by interment at Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Dudley, North Carolina.
The investigation into the deaths of Jamelle Best and Elainna Ebersole remains ongoing. Authorities continue to seek information from the public to aid in solving this case. Community members are encouraged to come forward with any details that might assist law enforcement in bringing those responsible to justice.
