Francisco Antonio Rivas, 21, was found dead on October 30, 2015, near Highway 421 and Shiloh Road, close to Julian and Liberty, North Carolina. His body was in an advanced stage of decomposition and had multiple gunshot wounds. He was also known as Francisco Rivas Galves-Huezo.

Rivas had been wanted in connection with the death of 25-year-old Esau Abraham Brenes of Siler City. Brenes’ remains were located on October 24, 2015, off Siler City Snow Camp Road in Chatham County after a three-week search. Rivas was reported missing on October 24, 2015; authorities identified his remains on November 3, 2015. He had been charged with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with Brenes’ death.

Multiple agencies took part in the investigation into Rivas’ death, including the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Chatham County deputies, Siler City police, and the State Bureau of Investigation. The discovery of Rivas’ body raised questions about links between the two deaths and whether others were involved. Does anyone have information about either man or about activity near Highway 421 and Shiloh Road during late October 2015?