Jonathan Vann Boyd, 43, was found dead at his Howell Cove Road home in Talladega, Alabama on May 5, 2023, after officers conducted a welfare check. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and his body was sent to the Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery for autopsy. Born April 16, 1980, in Gadsden, Jonathan worked at Benjamin Moore and was remembered by family as lively and well-liked.

His interests included Mustangs, yard work, woodworking, and music. A celebration of his life was held May 20, 2023, at S.M. Goodson Funeral Home in Talladega.

The investigation into his killing remains ongoing and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.