Friday's Internet Edition, May 09, 2008.
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A probable-cause affidavit used to obtain a search warrant for the Holly Hill apartment where 24-year-old Jason Cameron Norris admitted to stabbing his 23-year-old wife Jennifer Leann Norris, cited his confession to officers.
In the affidavit, Thomasville Police Officer Brandon Widener, who was the first officer to arrive at the scene, stated that Jason Norris said, “I did it. I did it. I blacked out and when I came to I started giving her CPR.”
A paramedic who was giving medical aid to the wife, the document reads, pointed at Jason Norris as Widener entered the apartment and said, “That’s your guy.”
Detective Brad Saintsing was the next authority to arrive on the scene.
“[He] was wearing clothing soaked [with] blood,” Saintsing wrote in the affidavit. “I observed blood on both arms and around his mouth. Jason Norris gave a spontaneous utterance to me stating he blacked out and he didn’t know what the f--- he did. Mr. Norris stated he wished he never made it back.”
After further investigation, Saintsing discovered Jason Norris is a former U.S. Marine who received a medical discharge after serving in Iraq. Saintsing, however, would not comment on a specific reason for the medical discharge.
In addition to the couple’s two children, family friend Julie Everhart was also present at the time of the murder. Everhart made the 911 call from the Norris’ home, reporting an emergency and an assault.
A background check on Everhart revealed she was wanted on two failure to appear charges, one for trespassing and the other for shoplifting. She was arrested around midnight on Monday at the George Huntley underpass. Police have learned she is an employee at Executive Suites, an adult-entertainment establishment in Greensboro, Saintsing confirmed.
Police refuse to comment on whether Everhart has any connection to the murder.
Jason Norris, meanwhile, is being held without bond at the Davidson County Jail. His first court appearance is April 18.
Staff Writer Darrick Ignasiak can be reached at 472-9500, ext. 231, or ignasiak@tvilletimes.com.