Kenneth Simmons, 71, of Macon, North Carolina, was found dead on February 2, 2012, and later determined to have been murdered. Upson entering and leaving Simmons’ home carrying a handgun. Martin Simmons discovered his brother on the couch with an apparent gunshot wound to the head and called police.

Authorities charged Jerry T. Upson with first-degree murder and he was held without bail. The killing and the criminal case drew strong community attention in Macon, where family and friends remember Simmons as a respected member of the community.

If anyone knew Kenneth, saw activity at his home on October 28, 2023, or has information about the events that led to his death, please come forward.