In the quiet area of Scottsville, Virginia, the life of Clinton Leo Moneymaker, a 54-year-old White male, was tragically cut short on October 20, 2017. A man known for his sense of humor and love for working on trucks and fishing, his death marked the fifth homicide in Albemarle County that year. The cause of his untimely death was a fatal gunshot wound, an act of violence that would soon lead investigators to a familiar face.
The investigation into Moneymaker's death quickly focused on a relative, 55-year-old James Tuley Moneymaker III. The suspect was apprehended shortly after the discovery of Clinton Moneymaker's body. The arrest occurred after James Moneymaker crashed his vehicle in Keene, less than a mile from the victim's home. He was subsequently transported to the University of Virginia Medical Center to be treated for serious injuries sustained in the crash.
Following the initial investigation, authorities brought forth several serious charges against James Tuley Moneymaker III. He was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of his relative. In addition to the murder charge, he faced legal trouble for the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and the use of a firearm in the commission of a violent felony. An unrelated charge for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon was also filed against him. The available online information does not provide details on the outcome of these charges or any subsequent trial or conviction.
