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Justin Tyler Smith, 19, of Newton, North Carolina, was shot and killed at his home on September 29, 2017. A man who came to cut the grass discovered the body; the victim had been shot in the head and a bullet hole was found in the home’s window. Investigators said the slaying was believed to have stemmed from a dispute over a girl.

Jeffery Douglas Brittain, 23, of Maiden, North Carolina, was arrested and charged in connection with the killing. Prosecutors say Brittain and Smith exchanged threatening messages earlier that day, then Brittain, accompanied by his roommate, drove to Smith’s residence and shot through a window, striking Smith in the head. Brittain was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 18 to 22 years in prison. The roommate is a co-defendant awaiting trial and remains presumed innocent.

Justin’s family spoke in court about the loss and the void his death left behind. Does anyone have information about Justin, his movements on September 29, 2017, or contacts who might help fill gaps in the timeline?