John Russell Payne Jr., 46, of Detroit, Michigan, is listed as an unsolved homicide from 2016. An online obituary records his birth in 1970 and his death in 2016 but gives no specifics about the date, location, or manner of the killing.

Community discussion on forums about unsolved Detroit cases highlights Payne among several victims from that period, and his family’s grief is noted in memorial records. No public announcements of suspects or arrests have been reported, and the Detroit Police Department lists the investigation as open.

If anyone knew John Payne, remembers details about his last days, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward to share what you know.