The investigation into the tragic death of 17-year-old athlete Gary “Landyn” Jacobs has taken another startling turn after police revealed new GPS data from his vehicle.
According to a statement released late last night, detectives confirmed that Jacobs’ car made an unexpected detour in the minutes leading up to the 4 a.m. crash. The deviation from his usual route has left investigators puzzled and the community reeling with questions.
“The GPS shows a sudden diversion off the direct path home,” a police spokesperson confirmed. “We are trying to determine why he took that road, whether he was forced, or if someone directed him there.”
The revelation comes on the heels of earlier findings, including unusual skid marks at the crash site, CCTV footage of a mysterious vehicle nearby, and reports of unexplained movement in the trees. Combined, these details have fueled suspicions that Jacobs’ death may not have been a simple accident.
Family members, who previously pressed investigators to review all available footage, are said to be “devastated but determined” to uncover the truth. “Gary knew that route well,” a close relative noted. “There’s no reason for him to turn off unless something — or someone — made him.”
Authorities are now analyzing GPS timestamps, hoping to piece together the final moments before the collision. Investigators have also urged the public to come forward with any information about unusual activity in the area that night.
For a grieving community, the new revelation has transformed heartbreak into suspicion, leaving one haunting question: what really happened on that detour?