Gary Collins Sr., 65, was found dead in his Visalia, California home on January 12, 2003. The death was violent and investigators determined he had been beaten to death with a cane; his body was discovered covered with a sheet and the cane was placed across his lap.

The primary suspect was Gary Brasuell, who had been staying with Collins despite objections from Collins’ family. Brasuell was brought in for questioning and confessed, saying he fought with Collins, beat him with the cane, and then strangled him because he did not want Collins to suffer. Brasuell was convicted of first-degree murder and received a prison term of 26 years to life.

The killing devastated Collins’ family and the Visalia community. Does anyone have information about Collins, his life in Visalia, or the events leading up to January 12, 2003?