The family of 31-year-old Deundray Cottrell seeks answers about his mysterious disappearance and death. He was found dead in a shed two days after being reported missing from a July Fourth gathering in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office performed an autopsy and ruled Cottrell’s death a homicide, and local police have named his romantic partner, Julian Taylor Morris, as a person of interest, according to a news release from the Birmingham Police Department.
Cottrell was originally from Birmingham but lived in Atlanta for about 10 years, 11 Alive reported. According to his Instagram, he was working on his PhD, having previously earned a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in marketing. In addition to his academic achievements, he was also an influencer, dancer, model and photographer.
His sister, Angelica Cottrell, said he and Morris arrived at her new home in Birmingham around 6 p.m. to celebrate the holiday with family. She noted that this visit was different because her brother is usually so busy that he hardly has time to see his loved ones.
“It’s interesting because Deundray normally has such a busy schedule that it’s not normal for us to see him for the Fourth of July,” Angelica told 11 Alive.
Source: Deundray Cottrell Death Investigation: Here’s What We Know So Far, Including A Person Of Interest
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