Man found guilty of murder, assault charges in 2021 Berrien County homicide case
NASHVILLE, Ga. – “On July 24, 2021, The Nashville Police Department responded to a report of a murder at a residence on South Davis Street. Berrien County E-911 dispatch advised responding officers that the caller stated he killed his family with a baseball bat, and that “the job’s not done.” Upon arrival officers made contact with the caller, identified as Jared Dean Zisman. Jared Zisman was quickly taken into custody without incident. Officers entered the residence to conduct a security check and located a male victim who appeared to be deceased in a bedroom with significant trauma to the back of his head. A female victim was also located in a separate room leaning against a wall, with significant head trauma. Berrien County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived on scene and rendered immediate first aid to the female victim who was then transported to the hospital. The swift response and actions of EMS ultimately saved the life of the female victim. Detectives from the Nashville Police Department arrived on scene and, through further investigation, determined Jared Zisman was the individual responsible for this heinous act.”
“On July 7, 2025, Jared Zisman’s trial began in the Superior Court of Berrien County. On July 8, 2025, the jury returned a verdict of GUILTY for the charges of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and two counts of Aggravated Assault. Sentencing for Jared Zisman will be held at a later date.”
“The Nashville Police Department would like to thank the District Attorney’s Office of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit for the professional and dignifying way this case was presented to the jury. We would also like to thank our partners at the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, the Berrien County Coroner, Berrien County EMS, Berrien County E-911, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. The collaborative partnerships between our agencies demonstrate a continued commitment to keeping our communities safe and ensuring that individuals who violate the laws of this state are held accountable for their actions.”
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