In the small town of Wakefield, Virginia, the morning of April 5, 2020, brought a grim discovery that would shatter the community's sense of peace. The body of 27-year-old Deangelo Tyrone Griffin, a Black male resident of Wakefield, was found lifeless in a ditch along Brittles Mill Road, just outside the town limits. The Sussex County Sheriff's Office was alerted to the presence of a man's body in a wooded area early that Sunday morning.
Upon their arrival, deputies were met with a
tragic scene. Deangelo Griffin had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. This violent end to a young life prompted an immediate investigation by the Sussex County Sheriff's Office as they began the arduous task of piecing together the events that led to his death. The community was left in mourning for a man born on October 27, 1993, whose life was cut short.
In the days that followed, authorities publicly identified Griffin and appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. Despite their ongoing efforts, details regarding potential suspects, motives, or any subsequent arrests have not been released to the public. The investigation into Deangelo Griffin's death remains an open and active case. A graveside service was held for him on April 11, 2020, at the Lankford Family Cemetery in Sedley, Virginia, as his family and friends continue to hope for justice and closure.
