The person at the center of this case
James Edward "Scooter" Byrd, 24
Cold Case · Open
9 years waiting · since 2016
JAMES EDWARD "SCOOTER" BYRD
Justice for James Edward "Scooter" Byrd, 24 — the trail went cold in 2016, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Who were the several people that entered Byrd's home and committed the murder?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the motive for the shooting? Was it robbery, retaliation, or another crime?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to the home invasion or the shooting that could identify the perpetrators?
James Edward "Scooter" Byrd, 24, was shot and killed in his home in rural Newtown, Virginia during the early morning hours of August 16, 2016, when several people forcibly entered his residence. Multiple gunshot wounds were found, and he was pronounced dead at the scene by deputies. The identities of the individuals responsible remain unknown, and the FBI and King and Queen County Sheriff's Office are seeking public assistance to solve this homicide.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (Richmond Field Office) and King and Queen County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
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clue
Lead #4What evidence was collected at the scene that could lead to identifying those responsible?
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Murder Victim Saint Stephens Church, Virginia August 16, 2016 The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Richmond Field Office and the King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individuals responsible for the death of James Edward “Scooter” Byrd, 24, of Newtown, Virginia. He was shot and killed when several people entered his home during the early morning hours of August 16, 2016.
When deputies arrived at the house in rural Newtown, Virginia, Byrd was found to have been shot several times and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Timeline of Events
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2016-08-16
early morningMurder of James Edward Byrd
James Edward "Scooter" Byrd was shot and killed when several people entered his home. He was shot several times and pronounced dead at the scene.
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Incident:August 16, 2016 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 16, 2016 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case