The First 48: One Last Work Shift | A&E

Summary

Antavious 'Tay' Kurtz, a 29-year-old night supervisor at a warehouse, was tragically murdered after work. Despite no immediate witnesses or suspects, Detective Smith investigates, uncovering a possible motive related to workplace tensions and a co-worker's forced resignation. A text message suggests Tay may have been targeted for 'snitching.' After seven months, an inmate offers information, implicating a suspect with a history of violence and a dismissed murder charge, providing a promising lead in the case.

Takeaways

• 👤 Antavious Kurtz, known as 'Tay', was a 29-year-old night supervisor at a warehouse and lived with his parents.
• 🚔 Tay was shot three times in his driveway while eating a sandwich in his car.
• 🔍 Initial investigation found no immediate witnesses, suspects, or clear motives.
• 📞 A text message from a co-worker suggested that Tay might have been targeted for 'snitching', leading to someone's resignation.
• 🏭 The victim's girlfriend confirmed that Tay had been blamed for accusing warehouse employees of robbery.
• 🗣️ An employee claimed that a man who was forced to resign had previously threatened others.
• 🔒 The suspect had a history of violence, including a dismissed murder charge and drug charges.
• 📞 The suspect had made threats to harm or kill anyone who crossed him.
• 🔎 After seven months, an inmate offered information about the murder in exchange for a reduced sentence.
• 👨‍⚖️ The inmate's testimony implicated the suspect, who admitted to the murder, citing 'snitching' as the motive.
• 👵 The victim's mother, Ernestine Kurtz, appealed to the public for any information that could help solve the case.

Q & A

Who was Antavious 'Tay' Kurtz?

Antavious 'Tay' Kurtz was a 29-year-old, the youngest of four children, who still lived at home with his parents.

What was Tay's occupation?

Tay worked as a night supervisor at a nearby warehouse.

What was Tay doing when he was shot?

Tay was sitting in his vehicle, eating a sandwich from McDonald's, when he was shot three times.

What was the condition of the crime scene according to Raymond Layton?

Raymond Layton noted that the shooting was not at close proximity, with no soot or gunshot powder visible, and no prints found on the glass or in the vehicle.

What was the possible motive behind Tay's murder?

The motive seemed to be personal, with a theory that Tay might have been targeted for snitching on a co-worker related to theft issues at work.

What was the significance of the red Cadillac mentioned in the script?

The red Cadillac belonged to Tay's father and was parked on the other side of the van at the crime scene.

What was the outcome of the investigation into the warehouse employees?

Tay and a friend were forced to resign from the warehouse due to an ongoing investigation involving theft.

What did Detective Smith discover about the suspect's past?

Detective Smith found out that the suspect had a dismissed murder charge and had served time for drug charges. The suspect had also made threats against others in the past.

What was the breakthrough in the case after seven months?

An inmate arrested in another case offered information on Tay's murder in exchange for a lesser sentence, claiming the suspect confessed to him.

What additional evidence was needed to charge the co-worker with murder?

Detective Smith needed corroboration to support the inmate's testimony in order to charge the co-worker with murder.

What was Ernestine Kurtz's plea to the public?

Ernestine Kurtz, Tay's mother, appealed to the public for any information regarding the murder, urging anyone with knowledge to come forward.