Steven Maurice Lloyd, 19, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, was found dead at the Executive Inn on North Wesleyan Boulevard early on June 17, 2017. Authorities determined his death was a murder and opened a homicide investigation.

Rocky Mount police arrested three people in connection with Lloyd’s death. Kahdeem Na’kie Hinnant, 18, of Rocky Mount, and Tanesha Tarig Hardy, 19, of Raleigh, were charged with first-degree murder. Garrett Jovante Batchelor, 17, of Rocky Mount, was charged with accessory after the fact of first-degree murder. All three were held without bond at Nash County Jail.

The case prompted extensive investigative work, including evidence collection and witness interviews, and proceeded into courtroom hearings and trial. Lloyd’s death affected his family, friends, and the Rocky Mount community.

If anyone knew Steven, saw him the night of June 16–17, 2017, or has information about the case, please share what is known.