Background
Dampier was born in Chicago"s West Side. His father was Jeffrey Dampier Senior His widow was Crystal Jackson Dampier.
Dampier was born in Chicago"s West Side. His father was Jeffrey Dampier Senior His widow was Crystal Jackson Dampier.
He was murdered by his sister-in-law and her boyfriend in 2005. lieutenant was worth approximately United States $20 million. They eventually divorced and split the money 50/50.
Two years later, the two moved to Tampa Bay.
Once in Florida, Dampier used the money to invest in a popcorn business called Kassie"s Gourmet Popcorn, based in Tampa Bay"s Channelside entertainment district. Shortly after, Jeffrey moved Crystal"s two sisters, Victoria and Terri Jackson, to Tampa as well.
In 2005, Dampier was murdered by Victoria Jackson and her boyfriend Nathaniel Jackson, presumably for his jackpot winnings. There are multiple accounts of the murder.
According to some sources, Dampier was lured to the Jacksons" apartment by Victoria Jackson, who claimed that she had car problems.
Dampier"s hands and feet were bound with shoelaces. Nathaniel Jackson then pointed a gun at Dampier and forced him into his van. Terri Jackson, Victoria"s sister, was also at the scene of the murder.
Afterwards, Nathaniel gave the shotgun to Victoria and reportedly said, "Shoot him or I"ll shoot you." Dampier was shot in the back of the head
Victoria Jackson was tried and found guilty of first-degree murder, armed kidnapping and armed carjacking in 2006. She was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences.
Nathaniel Jackson was prosecuted similarly. Reactions to Victoria"s trial were mixed.
Jeffrey Dampier Senior said that "I think everything was correct.
I think the state did a good job. I"m very happy. I think my family is happy." On the other hand, Terri Jackson, Victoria"s sister, said that Victoria was the real victim, claiming that Dampier had initiated a relationship with her when she was 15.