On November 16, 2016, 26-year-old Staffon Larry and his friend 27-year-old Charles Durden were found shot to death inside a vehicle that had been set on fire at the intersection of Fred Waters Way and Spring Street in St. Augustine, Florida. The manner of death for both men was ruled homicide; investigators concluded the shootings occurred before the car was ignited. Much of the physical evidence was destroyed by the fire and DNA testing has not produced leads, hampering the probe.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has identified a person of investigative interest but no arrests have been announced. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest, and tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers. Memorial events in the community have kept the case in public view and the families continue to press for answers.

If anyone has information about the killings of Staffon Larry and Charles Durden, please contact the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office or submit a tip to Crime Stoppers.