Richard Wayne Burgess Jr., 38, of Leland, North Carolina, was shot once in the chest and died on December 23, 2004. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office handled the investigation into his death.

A 22-year-old woman, Hope Nicole Meyer, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Burgess Jr.’s death. The case attracted attention in Leland as the community reacted to the loss and followed the legal proceedings.

Did anyone in the Leland area have information about Burgess Jr., his activities on December 23, 2004, or contacts who might help clarify what happened?