Roland Henry Lanctot, 62, was found shot to death inside a tent on his property in the 3300 block of NW Blitchton Road in Ocala, Florida. His body was discovered by his sister on January 17, 2019, in a heavily wooded area; he had been shot multiple times, including wounds to the face, back of the head, and back.

Investigators determined Lanctot had been working as a confidential informant for the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team and had participated in drug transactions involving Kenneth Mills, the son of Allison Mells. Authorities alleged La’Mathis Eugene Bread Boy Hamilton, 27, was hired to kill Lanctot to prevent him from testifying, and charged Hamilton with first-degree murder. Prosecutors presented a timeline of Lanctot’s last movements and evidence including witness statements, recorded calls and a traffic-stop tip; the defense said no forensic or physical evidence tied Hamilton directly to the shooting.

Allison Mells was later charged with first-degree murder and solicitation; investigators said other individuals may have been involved and left some names withheld. Does anyone have information about Lanctot’s activities or contacts in the weeks before January 17, 2019?