Police searching for Mississippi man who reportedly physically attacked, killed mother in her house

Published 6:02 am Thursday, September 5, 2024

Mississippi law enforcement is looking for a man who reportedly killed his 63-year-old mother after—physically attacking her inside her house.

Jackson Police are looking for 42-Jerry Banks, who police say is currently on the run.

Officials say 63-year-old Louise Torns was killed in her home on Carver Street on Wednesday. Torns reportedly died from blunt-force trauma after being physically attacked by Banks, her son.

Subscribe to our free email newsletter

Get the latest news sent to your inbox

According to witnesses, Banks chased another woman with a knife. The woman, identified as Torns’ aunt, fled the house and hid in a closet in her home across the street.

Family members say Torns was the mother of eight children—four daughters and four sons.

Police are asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS.