On December 23, 2023, 33-year-old Jamie Peterson was found dead at his residence in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The discovery was made by his roommate, Jerome Marshall Jr., who reported to the authorities that he had returned home to find Peterson deceased.
The incident prompted an immediate response from the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, with deputies arriving at the scene on Southeast Soneto Court, off Southwest Airoso Boulevard.
Following a thorough investigation that spanned approximately 43 days, detectives from the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office gathered sufficient evidence to make an arrest.
Jerome Marshall Jr., the 26-year-old roommate of the deceased, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Peterson's death. Additionally, Marshall faces a charge of tampering with evidence. During his arrest in Martin County, which was assisted by the Martin County Sheriff's Office, Marshall was heard saying, "I ain't do nothing," as he was being handcuffed.
Marshall's arrest was announced by Sheriff Keith Pearson, who highlighted the extensive efforts of the detectives involved in the case. The investigation required "thousands of hours" to ensure that justice could be served and closure could be brought to Peterson's family.
Marshall was booked into the St. Lucie County Jail, and the case remains a significant example of the diligent work of law enforcement in solving homicides in the region. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office continues to seek any additional information that might be relevant to the case, encouraging the public to contact them or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers if they have any details.
