Tarquin Delmar Fogg, 31, of Kelford, North Carolina, was found shot to death and lying in a ditch early on the morning of April 11, 2021. A passerby discovered an individual in the ditch and alerted law enforcement; EMTs responded but Tarquin was pronounced dead at the scene. Sheriff John Holley said Tarquin was last seen walking in the area at about 11:30 pm on April 10, and his body was found roughly 30 minutes later. Neighbors described him as a quiet person who kept to himself.

The Bertie County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation and says it has some leads but has not publicly identified any arrests or suspects. The sheriff’s office is asking the public for help in the ongoing investigation. If anyone has information about Tarquin’s death, contact the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office at 252-794-5330.