Nacarsa Ronyell Ford, 43, was found dead on December 15, 2018, in Fremont, North Carolina. Known as Butchie, he was born January 15, 1975, in Wayne County and attended Wayne County Public Schools. Ford was discovered lying on the ground in Fremont and investigators determined he had been shot multiple times.

A man from Farmville, North Carolina, was later identified, arrested and charged with homicide in connection with Ford’s death. The charging of a suspect was described as bringing some relief to Ford’s family and friends as the case moved into the legal system.

Ford’s death was a tragic loss to his community. If anyone knew Ford, saw him on December 15, 2018, or has information about the incident, please come forward.