On December 29, 2018, two men were found shot to death inside a vehicle parked near Concannon and Morley streets in Moberly, Missouri. The victims were identified as 51-year-old Darren Tharp of Columbia and 24-year-old Shane Hare, originally from Jacksonville, Florida, who had been visiting the area. Both had fatal gunshot wounds to the head, and authorities determined the killings occurred late the previous night or in the early hours of that Saturday.

Investigators say the victims had been lured to the location under the pretense of a methamphetamine transaction and that the encounter was actually a robbery that turned deadly. Surveillance footage and community tips helped identify four suspects. Christopher A. Esry, 20, is accused of firing the fatal shots; Aaron D. Bloss, 40, was allegedly coerced into participating; Travis A. Koenig, 29, is accused of serving as the getaway driver; and 22-year-old Steven Dale Bell is accused of helping conceal evidence by burning clothing and attempting to destroy items tied to Tharp’s vehicle.

Some of the suspects have entered guilty pleas and received prison terms; other charges were filed against the remaining defendants. Does anyone have information about Hare’s time in the area or about the events leading up to that night?