Jury convicts man of manslaughter in 2022 road rage stabbing of Memphis chef

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 18, 2026 8:25 PM CT | Published: May 18, 2026 5:39 PM CT

A jury found Jonathan Brush guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the 2022 road rage stabbing death of Memphis chef Jody Moyt, leaving the victim’s family outraged over the reduced charge.

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Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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