New video shows possible suspect in 3-year-old cold case murder of DJ Lamar White

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Published  November 29, 2024 11:33pm EST
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DJ White's mom on new lead in son's 2021 murder

DJ White, 21, was fatally shot while walking his dog in the early morning hours of November 29, 2021, at the Timber Sound Apartments on Raleigh Street. DJ's mother tells FOX 35 that she hopes sharing the surveillance video will lead to an arrest after three long years without answers.

ORLANDO, Fla. - On the three-year anniversary of DJ Lamar White’s murder, authorities are renewing their plea for community assistance in solving the case. 

White, 21, was fatally shot while walking his dog in the early morning hours of November 29, 2021, at the Timber Sound Apartments on Raleigh Street.

According to police, an unknown assailant approached White, shot him, and fled the scene on foot. 

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Despite extensive efforts, the case remains unsolved.

In a significant development, investigators have released surveillance footage from the night of the murder in hopes of identifying the suspect. 

The video shows an individual believed to be connected to the crime. The Orlando Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward. 

DJ's mother tells FOX 35 that she hopes sharing the surveillance video will lead to an arrest after three long years without answers.

"I want closure to just let go and have peace and justice for him and for his kids," said DJ’s mother, Margaret White. "I'm praying somebody sees that person and is like, 'I know who that it is' and calls in and gives a tip."

Margaret says her son DJ was a father of 12. She’s been having trouble coping with his loss with so many unanswered questions.

"I would like to know why. That will be closure for me," she said. "I don't think whatever it was, it was not worth him losing his life. They took him from his kids."

Tips can be submitted anonymously at CrimeLine.org or by calling 1-800-423-8477. 

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

White’s family continues to seek closure, with detectives emphasizing the importance of community involvement in bringing justice to the victim.

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