Godson Jean-Baptiste, a 26-year-old resident of Belle Glade, Florida, was tragically shot and killed on July 27, 2010. His body was discovered in front of Hall's Grocery Store on Southwest Fifth Street. The incident occurred around 12:49 am when deputies responded to a call about a man down. Upon arrival, they found Jean-Baptiste lying on the sidewalk, deceased from gunshot wounds.
Authorities believe that Jean-Baptiste was killed by Willie Hamilton.
The motive behind the murder was reportedly that Jean-Baptiste had witnessed Hamilton shooting another man. Despite this information, Hamilton was never arrested for Jean-Baptiste's murder. The case took another turn when, on January 31, 2016, Hamilton was fatally shot by Victor Muro while attempting to break up a fight.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has continued to seek information regarding Jean-Baptiste's murder. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unresolved, and detectives have urged anyone with information to come forward. The community's assistance is crucial in solving this case and bringing justice to Jean-Baptiste and his family.
