Louis Wise, 40, was found discarded on the roadside in Cope, South Carolina, on December 26. Authorities determined he had been killed on Christmas Eve, a violent death that interrupted the holiday for his community.

The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation and ultimately arrested an individual who has been charged with Wise’s murder. The case is proceeding through the judicial system; officials have not widely publicized the suspect’s identity or a clear motive.

What details about Wise’s last hours or the investigation would help explain what happened that night?