'His life mattered': Balloon release vigil for Savannah cold case victim
Share this @internewscast.com

SAVANNAH, Ga. () – In a four-year-old unsolved case in Savannah, Terryl Coleman was one of two victims in a mass shooting at Fred Wessels Apartments in June 2021, due to a gunman’s actions.

Monday, his family remembered him in the form of a balloon release vigil on what would have been Coleman’s 30th birthday.

“We all want justice because these boys are hurt, and no child should have to go through this,” said Aceia Grant, Coleman’s mother-in-law.

Coleman left behind five children, who all participated in the vigil at Oak Grove Cemetery where Coleman has been laid to rest.

“We come here to show our love, but we leave our hearts here with ‘Rell,” said Grant.

The person responsible for his death has not been found.

Despite consistently reaching out to the Savannah Police Department (SPD) over these four years, his family reports that their calls have only been met with voicemail.

“Why has nobody come forward? Why have they not resolved this? What happened to my child? Who is responsible for this tragedy? I just need answers,” expressed Melissa Maner, Coleman’s mother.

Family members hope Monday’s vigil will send a message to officials and investigators in an effort to humanize Terryl and to let them know they will not give up.

“He worked two jobs, he took care of his boys, he provided to his family,” said Grant. “He wasn’t just a thug out there on the streets. His life mattered.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

“’60 Minutes’ Investigates Trump’s Criticism of Law Firms During Paramount Unrest”

“60 Minutes” aired a segment on Sunday evening scrutinizing President Trump’s attacking…

“Covert Interview Spurs Investigation into Austin Schools by Texas Attorney General over Critical Race Theory”

AUSTIN (KXAN) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking legal action against…

Asian Stocks Climb as Wall Street’s Winning Streak Comes to an End

Shares were mostly higher early Tuesday in Asia after benchmarks fell on…

2025 Graduation Dates for High Schools in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry Areas

The season for high school graduations has arrived! News 3 is honoring…

Missouri Mom’s Tough Day at Work Brightens with $5M Scratch-Off Win

O’FALLON, Mo. – Sometimes you need to treat yourself after a bad…

Marjorie Taylor Greene Confident in Winning Georgia Governor or Senate Race

() Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she could win either the…

Alert: Boil Water Advisory in Effect for Certain Areas in Ocala

OCALA, Fla. – A boil water notice was issued for parts of…

Mass Gathering of Activists Marks First Pro-Democracy Rally in Mali Following Series of Coups

BAMAKO – Hundreds of activists defied warnings from Mali’s military regime and…

Survey Reveals Increased Concern Among Floridians About This Year’s Hurricane Season, Says AAA

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With hurricane season approaching, more than a quarter…

Why Did Alcatraz Prison Shut Down? Trump Considers Plans to Reopen It

() President Donald Trump has directed his government to expand and reopen…

Three Dead After Boat Washes Ashore at Torrey Pines State Beach

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A boat washed ashore early Monday morning…

Trump administration proposes paying for flights and providing financial aid to immigrants choosing self-deportation

McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The Trump administration revealed on Monday that…