Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Javon Blackwell death by force case profile photo

Javon Blackwell Jr.

Case from Marion, IN dated Dec 30, 2018

Victim Details

Javon Blackwell Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Marion

IN

2018-12-30

12

Javon

Blackwell Jr.

07/23/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the quiet city of Marion, Indiana, a grim discovery was made on December 30, 2018, shattering the holiday season's peace. Inside a home on South Gallatin Street, a relative found the bodies of 12-year-old Javon Blackwell Jr., his 11-year-old brother Jayzon Blackwell, and their 42-year-old father, Javon Blackwell Sr. The young Black male and his family had been fatally shot multiple times. The two brothers, who lived with their mother in Anderson, were visiting their father for the Christmas h ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Javon Blackwell Jr., all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Javon Blackwell Jr., age 12 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Two children found dead in Marion attended APA - Herald Bulletin
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 2 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Does anyone else find it absolutely gut-wrenching to think about how Javon Jr. and his brother were ... ...Read More
    02/11/2024
    I can’t get Javon Jr.’s story out of my mind, especially thinking about how young he and his bro... ...Read More
    07/07/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Javon Blackwell Jr.

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Marion, Indiana

    Corbin Page death by force case in Marion, IN

    Corbin Page

    Death: Feb 04, 2018
    In the quiet community of Marion, Indiana, a tragic event unfolded on February 4, 2018, ending the l ...Read More
    Roger Randolph death by force case in Marion, IN

    Roger Randolph

    Death: Jun 16, 2018
    On the morning of Saturday, June 16, 2018, violence erupted outside a local establishment in Marion, n ...Read More
    Todd Anthony Gosha death by force case in Marion, IN

    Todd Anthony Gosha

    Death: Aug 13, 2022
    In the early hours of August 13, 2022, in Marion, Indiana, a report of gunshots shattered the mornin i ...Read More
    Andrew Cataldi death by force case in Marion, IN

    Andrew Cataldi

    Death: Oct 24, 2000
    In the autumn of 2000, tensions simmered within a shared house in Marion, Indiana, culminating in th t ...Read More
    Brian Gochenour death by force case in Marion, IN

    Brian Gochenour

    Death: Jul 22, 2018
    In the summer of 2018, the city of Marion, Indiana, was grappling with a series of violent crimes th t ...Read More
    Contrell Jackson death by force case in Marion, IN

    Contrell Jackson

    Death: Aug 22, 2023
    In the late summer of 2023, the life of 35-year-old Contrell Jackson, a Black/African American male e ...Read More
    Cristobal Lester death by force case in Marion, IN

    Cristobal Lester

    Death: Jun 01, 2026
    Cristobal D. Lester, a 20-year-old male from Marion, Indiana, died on June 1, 2026, after an early-m - ...Read More