The Journal. Camp Swamp Road Ep. 5: Jacksonville
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Dec 23, 2025 
Hannah Critchfield, an investigative reporter for The Wall Street Journal, dives deep into the alarming trends of Stand Your Ground killings in Jacksonville. She shares insights from her on-the-ground interviews, revealing how the law has led to a spike in justifiable homicides. Hannah discusses a shocking case where no killer came forward, the challenges detectives faced due to a lack of witnesses, and the broader implications of these policies on crime statistics. The episode highlights the human impact of these legal decisions, leaving families confused and distressed.
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Teen Killed Near Convenience Store
- Hannah Critchfield recounts the shooting of 16-year-old Killeen Fedrick found on a dirt path near a convenience store.
- His mother, LaToya Williams, rushed to the hospital and learned he died while another man with a gunshot wound, Anthony Jean-Pierre, claimed to be a bystander.
Suspect Said He Fled After Being Shot
- Hannah describes Anthony Jean-Pierre saying he was the driver who got out and was shot in the hand, then fled and later refused to talk without a lawyer.
- Detectives spent limited time on the case and Jean-Pierre later said he hadn't heard the investigation was closed.
Justifiable Labels Affect Murder Rates
- The episode highlights that police can label a death 'justifiable' without anyone claiming self-defense.
- That classification removes the death from a city's murder statistics and can change public perceptions of crime rates.