In the spring of 2017, Elvin Butler, a 38-year-old man, was at a friend's house in Jackson, Mississippi, when his life was abruptly ended. On the evening of May 7th, while Butler was seated in a chair in the yard, a man approached and opened fire, fatally wounding him. The brazen nature of the attack left neighbors and authorities searching for answers.
The Jackson Police Department investigated the shooting and soon identified a suspect.
Charles White, a man reported to be in his 60s, was taken into custody in connection with Elvin Butler's death. Despite the arrest, the motive behind the shooting remained a mystery to both law enforcement and those who knew Butler. The incident marked the 24th homicide in the city of Jackson that year.
