In the quiet, rural landscape of Franklin County, Mississippi, the life of 53-year-old James Marshall Woods was abruptly ended. On the afternoon of December 13, 2024, in the vicinity of Old Loop Road, Woods was fatally shot. When authorities arrived at the scene around 12:37 p.m., they discovered him with gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the location.
Woods, a resident of Roxie, was a man known for his love of the outdoors, with a particular passion for hunting and fishing. His family remembers him as someone who could light up any room with his smile and who deeply cherished the time he spent with his children and grandchildren.
The investigation into the shooting quickly led to a suspect close to home. Authorities arrested James Woods' ex-wife, 28-year-old Kacie Deanne Woods, in connection with his death. She was taken into custody shortly after the incident and subsequently charged with second-degree murder. In her statement to investigators, Kacie Woods claimed that she acted in self-defense during an altercation. However, law enforcement officials have indicated that they found no evidence to substantiate her claim.
Following her arrest, Kacie Woods' bond was initially set at $300,000. On December 20, 2024, the bond was reduced to $150,000. The case has since been bound over to a grand jury for further legal proceedings. As the community reels from the shocking event, the investigation into the precise sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting is ongoing. The legal process will continue to unfold, bringing more details of the case to light. Funeral services for James Marshall Woods were held on December 28, 2024, as his family and friends gathered to mourn their loss.
