In the late summer of 2020, the life of 15-year-old Austin Juanya Green was tragically cut short in Jackson, Mississippi. The young man, a resident of nearby Byram, was reported missing in August. His family's hope for his safe return turned to grief when his body was discovered in a vacant house with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. His death, which occurred on August 27, 2020, was investigated as a homicide.
For more than a year, Austin's family waited for answers and justice in his
case. The investigation into his death was ongoing, and his mother remained in close contact with detectives, holding out hope for a resolution. The breakthrough in the case came in December 2021, when an arrest was finally made.
Authorities charged Montrell Smith with the murder of Austin Green. The news of an arrest brought a sense of relief to Austin's family, who expressed their gratitude for the investigators' work. His mother voiced her determination to continue fighting for justice for her son as the case proceeds through the legal system. In his memory, Austin's family established a company called Austin Properties to honor his dream of one day owning his own business.
