Greensboro police investigate multiple homicides linked to violence

On November 26, 2012, Greensboro Police responded to a shooting at 2330 D Kersey Street, where they found 24-year-old Jeremy Bailey deceased from a gunshot wound. Investigators believe the residence was targeted for burglary, as the rear door was forced open and the apartment showed signs of being ransacked. Bailey's death is classified as a homicide, and authorities are seeking information from the public.

In a separate incident on April 4, 2023, officers found Daja Reeves with a gunshot wound at 1037 Sullivan Street. She later died from her injuries, and her death is also being investigated as a homicide. The Greensboro Police Department is urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

A significant breakthrough occurred in the case of Nathaniel Talford, who was murdered on November 6, 2020. Samuel Jatoby Ray, 21, has been charged with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon. Ray is currently held without bond at the Guilford County Jail. The case was solved through collaboration with Scribe Stoppers and Mothers Standing Against Gun Violence, which also awarded the maximum payout for information leading to the arrest.

Another homicide case from June 4, 2017, involving Katie Lynn Simmons, has also seen progress. Simmons succumbed to a gunshot wound after an aggravated assault. Joshua Lapreep Haggett, along with Justin Jones and Nicole Angelica Newby, have been charged with first-degree murder and robbery-related offenses in connection with her death. All three suspects are being held without bail.

Authorities continue to encourage the public to provide tips to Scribe Stoppers, emphasizing that such information can lead to cash rewards while remaining anonymous and confidential.