Lee went missing from his student housing complex in Oxford early on the morning of July 8, 2022. Police believe he was murdered, but the whereabouts of Lee's body remain unknown.
Prosecutors allege Herrington strangled Lee because he feared their relationship might become public. Among the circumstantial evidence they will present at trial, they say Herrington bought duct tape and a large trash can from a local Walmart and made an internet search for "how long does it take to strangle someone gabby petito."
Lee was a popular out gay student at Ole Miss. He was reportedly well-liked within the local LGBTQ+ community on campus and in the town of Oxford where the school is located.
The group Justice for Jay Lee was created to bring awareness to his disappearance and accountability for his killer.
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