The parents of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr, along with their attorney Tyler Bailey, will speak out today about what they hope to learn from an independent investigation into their son’s death

Jaysen died on July 18 after contracting Naegleria fowleri in Lake Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Carr have expressed that they have many questions about how and why their son died. They are speaking out to warn others about the potential dangers of bacteria in freshwater lakes in South Carolina and with the hope that no other family suffers such an unthinkable tragedy.

The family also shared new photos of Jaysen saying he loved all sports and excelled at baseball, basketball and football. He also loved cars, playing video games and hanging out with friends and family. He was known to tell ‘Dad’ jokes, enjoyed sunsets, cooking and most of all spreading joy with his big smile and even bigger heart. Jaysen was an honor student who played the flute in the Hand Middle School Honor Band.

His family is eternally grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers from the community as they laid their son to rest with the Lord over the weekend.