By Shantell Bing
My name is Shantell Bing, and I am the proud mother of Isaiah Bing.
On June 21, 2019, my life changed forever here in Jacksonville. My son, Isaiah, was found deceased in the 5800 block of Doeboy Street. He was only 27 years old. Since that day, I have lived with a pain no mother should ever have to carry, and with questions that still remain unanswered.
But before anything else, I want you to know who my son was.
Isaiah was the best parts of me. He was loving, responsible, and full of life. As his mother, I often called him “the other parent,” because that’s exactly how he carried himself. He helped me, supported our family, and naturally stepped into a role of leadership and care. He wasn’t asked; he simply did it.
He was an incredible big brother, someone his siblings could depend on no matter what. He was also a proud godfather to two children who still call me “GiGi” to this day. That bond means everything to me because it reminds me that his love is still here, still living through them.
Isaiah was also a devoted uncle. His nephew was only three years old when Isaiah was taken from us, and he still asks about him. That speaks to the kind of impact Isaiah had: real, deep, and lasting.
He had a bright, unforgettable personality. Isaiah was funny, warm, and could light up any room he entered. He made people feel comfortable, valued, and cared for. He was also a man of faith, a church member who believed in treating others with kindness and respect.
Isaiah took great pride in his work. He served as a Deputy Clerk at the Duval County Courthouse for five years, maintaining a perfect record: never late, never absent. He didn’t just show up; he gave his best every day. He mentored others, helped the public with patience and compassion, and received more than 20 written commendations from people whose lives he touched.
His life mattered so much that the Clerk of the Court personally delivered his eulogy. That alone speaks volumes about the kind of man my son was.
Each year around his birthday, his coworkers honor him with “Hero Day,” wearing superhero shirts in his memory. Isaiah loved Captain America, admired John Cena, and called his close friends the “Super Friends.” To me, and to so many others, he truly was a real-life hero.
After Isaiah was killed, an arrest was made. But the charges were later dropped due to insufficient evidence. Today, my son’s case remains unsolved.
I am asking, pleading, with my community: if you know anything, please come forward. Someone knows what happened to my son. Someone has information that could help bring justice and give our family the closure we have been waiting for.
Through the support of organizations like the Justice Coalition, I continue to hold on to hope: hope that the truth will come out, and that my son will receive the justice he deserves.
I am proud to be Isaiah’s mother, and I will never stop speaking his name.
If you have any information, please contact Crime Tips at [email protected] or call 904.630.0500, or call the Justice Coalition at 904.783.6312.
To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward of up to $3,000, contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1.866.845.TIPS (8477).
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