TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As the New Year begins, several families in Leon County are still searching for closure as they grieve the unsolved deaths of their loved ones. It has been exactly one year since Casey Mack Goodson was tragically murdered near his home on Ravensview Drive. His mother, Heather Strickland, shared that he was shot after arriving home from spending time with family, and while he was chasing down someone suspicious, he was killed on the sidewalk. The family continues to seek answers about the circumstances of his murder.
The pain of the unresolved loss lingers for Strickland, who expressed the difficulty of coping with moments that seem insignificant, yet make it hard to breathe. Despite the passage of time, she remains determined to find Casey Mack’s killer, offering a $9,500 reward for any information that could lead to an arrest.
Another heart-wrenching case involves the death of 21-year-old Brianna Long, a former Valdosta State student who was fatally struck by a stray bullet while at work. The community remembered her as a bright light, with friends describing her as a friend who always made people laugh and never had anything negative said about her. An anonymous resident has offered a $25,000 reward for information related to her case.
Finally, the tragic loss of 16-year-old Valdosta High School student and football player Sam Johnson, Jr., who was killed in a hit-and-run accident. Police tracked down the car and the driver involved in the incident but have yet to press any charges. The families of these victims appeal to the community for any information that may help solve these cases and provide the closure they desperately seek.
The unsolved deaths of Casey Mack Goodson, Brianna Long, and Sam Johnson, Jr., continue to impact their families as they appeal to the public for any information that may help bring closure to their heartbreaking cases.