Early this morning, Newnan Police Department responded to a distressing scene behind a local strip mall, where they discovered the body of 28-year-old Jonathan Marquez Jackson, who succumbed to what appeared to be fatal stab wounds. The location, 216 Bullsboro Drive, sits in an innocuous wooded area, hidden from the casual eye behind familiar storefronts—Dollar General and Big Lots.
Investigating the homicide, police detectives interviewed several individuals, piecing together witness accounts and gathering evidence, which led to the arrest of 22-year-old Terry Lee Rose III, who investigators labeled as the prime suspect. Rose, who is charged with both Murder and Tampering with Evidence, is now detained at the Coweta County Jail, his connection to the deceased Jonathan Jackson at the center of law enforcement's inquiry, as details of the fatal assault.
This case is far from closed, officials describe it as an active and ongoing investigation. The Newnan Police Department has put out a call to the community, urging anyone with information about the tragic circumstances surrounding Jonathan Jackson's untimely demise to step forward. Those with insights into the lead-up to the incident or details concerning Jackson's death can reach out to Det. Steve McCook at 770-254-2355 ext. 136 or Lt. Chris Robinson at the same number, extending to ext. 155.
Specific inquiries from the press, hungry for updates in a community grappling to understand the violent rupture in its daily narrative, should be directed to the City Communications Manager, Aimee Hadden; her contact information and the official statement regarding the investigation can be found here.
