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Justin Wilburn Arrested in the Murder of His Own Mother

By admin on February 6, 2010

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Thursday afternoon 25-year-old Justin Detrell Wilburn of Kennesaw, Georgia managed to get in an accident, hitting an empty car, while driving in the rain. Police determined that he had been going too fast for the current conditions but it was the condition of wounds and blood on Wilburn that really concerned the Cobb County deputies.

After questioning Wilburn they ended up paying a visit to his mother’s house in Powder Springs. JoAnn Wilburn, a math teacher at Pebblebrook High School and Justin Wilburns mother, was found stabbed to death in her home.

Wilburn was arrested and charged with Murder as well as some traffic charges resulting from the accident and is currently lodged in the Cobb County Jail with no bond.

I wouldn’t be surprised in the least if drugs played no small part in this tragedy.

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  • Vember

    It was not drug related…he is mentally ill…..That was my Aunt..So please dont make assumptions about my cousin..The family is going through a lot at this time..We appreicate everybody prayers & blessings.We have lost a very beautiful & compassionate human being & whom will be greatly missed by our family & others…..We as a family are so blessed for having her in our life for these many years….Keep us in your prayers..
                                           Thanks, The family of Joann Wilburn

                                 

    • http://www.sickcrimes.us/ Captain Obvious

      I appreciate you letting us know that. Once I verify you are who you say you are I’ll update the post.

    • http://www.myspace.com/aprilamber April

      I’m sorry for your loss.  Also, thank you for not defending him and making this about him and his reasoning for what he has put your family through.  Your focus on your aunt shows that you are a real class act.  :wink:

      RIP JoAnn.

    • Daisha34

      She’s right, Justin had a mental illness. In fact I worked with Justin. He was one of my former clients in a private service that I used to work for. He has never been violent. I am shocked that this has happen, but my prayers go out to the family.

  • Vember

    It was not drug related…he is mentally ill…..That was my Aunt..So please dont make assumptions about my cousin..The family is going through a lot at this time..We appreicate everybody prayers & blessings.We have lost a very beautiful & compassionate human being & whom will be greatly missed by our family & others…..We as a family are so blessed for having her in our life for these many years….Keep us in your prayers..
                                           Thanks, The family of Joann Wilburn

                                 

    • http://www.sickcrimes.us Captain Obvious

      I appreciate you letting us know that. Once I verify you are who you say you are I’ll update the post.

    • http://www.myspace.com/aprilamber April

      I’m sorry for your loss.  Also, thank you for not defending him and making this about him and his reasoning for what he has put your family through.  Your focus on your aunt shows that you are a real class act.  :wink:

      RIP JoAnn.

  • ramona hardaway

    I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Wilburn families. Mrs. Wilburn taught two of my children and I was quite saddened to hear of her demise.  I am a mother and I know that the reason this story is not going to get a great deal of coverage is because this is not about a son murdering his mother, this is a story about a Iraqi soldier not getting the assistance that he desperately needed due to a mental illness that was had not manifested itself until this soldier went into the military.  My heart goes out to this family and the countless others that will be ravaged by rampant mental illness and lack of care that are plaguing our soldiers.  We mothers raise our children to have morals and good character and they are sent off to do what we believe is in the best interest of our nation, but the reality is  that any human being that has to endure the ugly realities of war, are deeply scarred for it is not something that is ever experienced in a daily civilized society.  My heart goes out for this man and his mother, who I know he loved dearly.  A son didn’t kill a mother, a soldier that was not giving the proper care could not cope and lashed out on an innocent civilian. 

    • http://www.sickcrimes.us/ Captain Obvious

      Sounds like a good excuse for a defense anyway.

  • http://facebook ramona hardaway

    I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Wilburn families. Mrs. Wilburn taught two of my children and I was quite saddened to hear of her demise.  I am a mother and I know that the reason this story is not going to get a great deal of coverage is because this is not about a son murdering his mother, this is a story about a Iraqi soldier not getting the assistance that he desperately needed due to a mental illness that was had not manifested itself until this soldier went into the military.  My heart goes out to this family and the countless others that will be ravaged by rampant mental illness and lack of care that are plaguing our soldiers.  We mothers raise our children to have morals and good character and they are sent off to do what we believe is in the best interest of our nation, but the reality is  that any human being that has to endure the ugly realities of war, are deeply scarred for it is not something that is ever experienced in a daily civilized society.  My heart goes out for this man and his mother, who I know he loved dearly.  A son didn’t kill a mother, a soldier that was not giving the proper care could not cope and lashed out on an innocent civilian. 

    • http://www.sickcrimes.us Captain Obvious

      Sounds like a good excuse for a defense anyway.

  • jw

    u are a bitch captian o bvious

  • jw

    u are a bitch captian o bvious

  • http://www.sickcrimes.us/ Captain Obvious

    Actually that would be bastard. What's your point?

  • http://www.sickcrimes.us/ Captain Obvious

    Actually that would be bastard. What's your point?

  • Southern Lady

    I agree. Maybe then he could get the treatment that should have been provided when he exited the service.

  • Southern Lady

    I agree. Maybe then he could get the treatment that should have been provided when he exited the service.

  • Southern Lady

    I agree. Maybe then he could get the treatment that should have been provided when he exited the service.

  • Southern Lady

    I agree. Maybe then he could get the treatment that should have been provided when he exited the service.

  • CW

    I am Curtis Wilburn. I am a son and brother. I have lost so much during this. I don’t know who has slandered my brother but he has never served in the military. He never liked the idea of being in the military. Our father served in the Army and I serve in the military as well. Yes he has a mental illness, but he has NEVER been violent. I thank all those that have sent prayers up for my families and I ask that you continue to pray not just for all of us and just but each and every person that my mother has touched and loved.

  • cruisinbob

    I have known the Wilburn family for many years, I knew and coached Justin when he between the ages of 8-13. I am very saddened by this tragedy and my heart and prayers go out to all the Wilburn family. Joann was a lovely, warm and compassionate women. I have nothing but fond memories of Justin. For Curtis, time will heal.

  • Shade Pendleton

    Although saddened by this, we do have a small victory that Justin was found not guilty by reason of insanity.  Justin will go to a State Mental Health facility and will get the much help needed.  I pray one day that light be shed on people that suffer from mental illness. As time goes on there is less help and increase of danger to the people caring for the persons vexed with mental illness.  We love both Mrs. wilburn and justin and do pray that this family will began to heal

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