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LeRoy Jernigan, a 41-year-old man from Raleigh, North Carolina, was tragically shot and killed on June 3, 2006, while working as a cleaning contractor at the Circus Restaurant on Wake Forest Road. Jernigan, a husband and father of two, was known for his big personality and generous heart, always helping those in need.

The investigation into Jernigan's death led to the arrest of Samuel James Cooper, who was later convicted on five counts of first-degree murder. Cooper was found guilty of k ...Read More

Victim Details

LeRoy Jernigan

Male

White / Caucasian

Raleigh

NC

2006-06-03

41

LeRoy

Jernigan

04/28/2026