Rafael Arevalo, 26, of Danville, Illinois, was killed on September 4, 2017. He and another 26-year-old man, Omar Roman, were found dead inside a Danville home after what began as a planned meeting that turned violent. Authorities say Nicholas Trimble, 42, of Champaign, had arranged to meet Arevalo to buy cannabis. During the meeting Trimble and an accomplice tried to forcibly take the drugs; Trimble shot Arevalo six times, killing him instantly, and both victims were fired on multiple times.

The case led to a criminal investigation and prosecution. Nicholas Trimble was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Arevalo and Roman. The trial record shows Trimble was convicted on six counts of first-degree murder. The court imposed a life sentence without parole.

If anyone knew Rafael Arevalo, his activities, or has information that could shed more light on what happened that night, please share tips with the authorities.