Jesse James Collins, a 31-year-old male from Big Spring, Texas, tragically lost his life on June 12, 2018. Jesse was born on November 13, 1987, in Houston, Texas, and was known for his love of skateboarding and making people laugh. He was a devoted father to his sons, Hayden and Anderson Collins, and was described as someone who never met a stranger and was always willing to help others.
Jesse had worked in the oil field and for the railroad, and he was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish.
On the night of June 12, 2018, Jesse James Collins was found with a gunshot wound to his chest at a residence in the 700 block of Bucknell Avenue in Big Spring. Emergency personnel transported him to Scenic Mountain Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The police investigation revealed that Susan Etta Overton, also known as "Goozie" Susan Humphrey, was the primary suspect in the shooting. Overton, a 31-year-old female, allegedly shot Collins inside the house and then fled the scene in a white 2010 Ford Focus.
An arrest warrant for first-degree felony murder was issued for Susan Etta Overton. The police described her as armed and dangerous and sought the public's help in locating her. On June 13, 2018, Overton turned herself in at the Howard County Law Enforcement Center. During her arrest, a small-caliber semi-automatic firearm, believed to be the murder weapon, was recovered from her. Overton was subsequently charged with murder and awaited arraignment by a magistrate.
The case of Jesse James Collins' murder brought attention to the community of Big Spring, highlighting the tragic loss of a young father and the swift actions of law enforcement in apprehending the suspect. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting continued, with authorities seeking to uncover the motive behind the crime and ensure justice for Jesse and his family.
