Javion Magee, a 21-year-old truck driver from Chicago, was discovered dead in Henderson, North Carolina, on September 11. His body was found with a rope around his neck in a lot situated approximately 0.8 miles from the Walmart distribution center where he had recently made a delivery.
Family and friends are grieving Magee’s mysterious death. Although he had no identification on him at the time, authorities believe he purchased the rope involved in his death from Walmart.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is being carried out by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office. The Henderson Police Department clarified that they are not involved, as the incident did not occur within the Henderson city limits.
Sheriff Curtis R. Brame emphasized that there are no indications of foul play related to Magee’s death. He expressed condolences to Magee’s family and urged them to allow the investigation to proceed without speculation.
Meanwhile, social media has been buzzing with calls for greater transparency from the Sheriff’s Office. Brame has responded to accusations, stating that they are collaborating with the local district attorney and the State Bureau of Investigation to gather information regarding Magee’s death. He firmly stated that it is not a case of lynching, explaining that the circumstances of the rope around Magee’s neck differ from such acts.
The Magee family has raised concerns about the investigation’s transparency and is being represented by attorneys Ben Crump and Candice Matthews. The situation continues to develop as the investigation unfolds.