Thomas Tom M. Durand, 64, was murdered on August 31, 2015, in Raleigh, North Carolina while locking up his pawn shop, Mr. Pawn. He was born January 5, 1951, son of Alfred and Myra Epperly Durand, raised on a farm in Herrickville, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School and Penn State University. After work in several industries he opened the Raleigh business he ran at the time of his death.

His death devastated his family and community. He is survived by his wife Mary McKibben and daughters Stephanie, Laura, and Elizabeth; a funeral was held September 5, 2015, at Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Wake Forest, and a college fund was established for Elizabeth. Authorities describe the incident as a violent crime but have released limited details about suspects or motive and are seeking information that could lead to an arrest.

Did anyone in the Raleigh area see or hear anything relevant on the night of August 31, 2015?