MURDER
CASE #: 1990-1
Derrick Jackson
Status:
Open
Date of Offense:
Date of Offense:
Jurisdiction:
Offense Location:
Vernon, Texas
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Summary:
On Sunday, 09-23-1990, during the early morning hours, an intruder entered an apartment in Vernon, Texas. The intruder shot the mother and her two sons, 12 year old Derrick Jackson and 14 year old James Edwards. Derrick and James died from the gunshot wounds. The mother, who fought with the intruder, was shot several times and survived. The intruder fled on foot.
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Circumstances of Offense:
The intruder shot the two and then struggled with their mother, who was shot three times, but survived. Another brother, Layman Jackson, 23, was able to escape through a window unharmed.
Additional Details:
The intruder was a black male, 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10, and had a heavy build. “Investigators believe a suspect in this case may have ties to Austin,” authorities said in a press release.
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