Michael D. Mays, a 29-year-old male from Jefferson, OH, tragically died on March 9, 2016. He was shot and killed early in the morning outside the K-9 Club in Jefferson Township. The incident was captured on surveillance video, which showed six individuals attacking Mays. According to his father, Alfred Belton, Mays was falsely accused of a crime, and the suspects retaliated, leading to his death.
Two individuals, Dale Glenn and Kendal Mabry, were arrested in connection with Mays' murder. Sheriff Phil Plummer described the killing as a cold-blooded act and stated that both suspects were taken into custody without incident. Formal charges were expected to be filed against them shortly after their arrest.
The community was deeply affected by Mays' death, with his family and friends expressing their grief and disbelief.
Mays' sister, Sheante Belton, and cousin, Jasmine Mays, both shared their heartbreak over the loss and the impact it would have on his children.
The investigation revealed that Mays did not have a significant criminal record, and his death was seen as a tragedy that shook the community. The suspects faced serious legal consequences for their actions, with the hope that justice would be served for Mays and his family.
