In the late hours of a September evening in Carthage, Mississippi, a tragedy unfolded that would cut short the life of a young woman. Kerrie Beth Wooten Moore, a 30-year-old White/Caucasian female, was found deceased in her residence on Highway 429. The cause of her death was a fatal gunshot wound. An eye clinic secretary, Kerrie was known and loved by many in her community, who remembered her as a joyful and beloved individual.
The initial investigation into her death quickly pointed
towards her boyfriend, 36-year-old Jason Houston. Evidence gathered by law enforcement officials led them to believe that Houston was responsible for the shooting that resulted in Kerrie's untimely demise. He was subsequently arrested and formally charged with her murder.
Following his arrest, Jason Houston was brought before a judge who, after considering the severity of the alleged crime, made the decision to deny him bond. The community closely followed the legal proceedings, seeking justice for a life they felt was taken far too soon. The case brought to light the devastating impact of domestic violence and left a lasting scar on the small Mississippi town.
