In the quiet community of Edwards, Mississippi, the life of 21-year-old Zanmarkia Zitiana Mack was tragically cut short on a Monday night in February 2019. The young woman, a female, died from an apparent gunshot wound inside a home. The Hinds County Coroner, Sharon Grisham Stewart, confirmed the preliminary cause of death, pending an autopsy for an exact determination.
Authorities swiftly identified a suspect in the shooting.
Daniel Lamar Nelson, a 57-year-old man, was taken into custody and subsequently charged with murder. Hinds County Sheriff's Major Pete Luke stated that Nelson was being held in jail in connection with Mack's death. Investigators believed that the victim and the suspect were acquainted with each other, though the motive for the fatal shooting remained unclear in the immediate aftermath of the incident.
The investigation into the death of Zanmarkia Mack continued as the community mourned her loss. At the time of the initial reports, it was not clear if Daniel Lamar Nelson had retained legal representation. The town of Edwards, located about 30 miles west of Jackson, was left to grapple with the violent end to a young life as the justice system began its process. Further details regarding the progression of the case against Nelson, including any trial or conviction, have not been made publicly available.
