The family of Jamie Coady, a man tragically shot and killed on Craigmillar Avenue in St. John’s nearly four years ago, is still searching for justice and closure. Coady, aged 47 at the time of his death, was gunned down early in the morning on July 5, 2020, outside the residence of Kurt Churchill.

After a year-long investigation, Churchill, also 47, was apprehended in Toronto and charged with Coady's murder. However, that charge was recently stayed by a judge, citing significant delays caused by law enforcement and the Crown in bringing the case to trial. This ruling has left Coady’s family in an emotional void, facing uncertainty as they count down the 30-day period allowed for an appeal.

Eileen Joyce, Coady's sister, spoke candidly about her brother's life, acknowledging that he wasn't perfect but asserting he did not deserve such a violent end. "I know my brother was probably not innocent and everything. He was a good guy who definitely did not choose the right profession," Joyce remarked. "But nobody deserves to be shot down in the middle of the street. Those neighbors did not deserve to be terrified."

The unsettling reality is that both Coady and Churchill were previously acquainted, having encountered the law over past drug-related charges in separate police operations. Ironically, those charges were dropped when both defendants experienced significant delays in their trials.

As the family continues to grapple with their loss and the ongoing quest for justice, community members are rallying around them, highlighting the far-reaching implications of violent crime and the importance of timely legal proceedings. Coady's family is determined to ensure that his memory lives on, advocating for a system that holds offenders accountable and provides victims' families with the closure they deserve.

As the clock ticks down on the possibility of an appeal, the question remains: Will justice ever be served for Jamie Coady? The family and community demand answers.