Clinton James ’CJ’ Pierce, 44, of Dayton, Ohio, was reported missing in July 2022 and later found dead. His body was discovered on August 18, 2022, in a detached garage on Burkhardt Avenue; it was badly decomposed, and evidence at the scene indicated he had been shot in the back of the head. Court documents allege the shooting occurred on or about July 15, 2022, and that the body had been concealed beneath multiple layers of flooring materials and other items inside the garage.

Jeremy Heath Van Voorhis, 47, of Dayton, was charged with Pierce’s murder. Authorities say Van Voorhis was arrested after a high-speed pursuit and faces multiple counts including murder, felonious assault, tampering with evidence, and gross abuse of a corpse. Pierce is survived by his parents, sister, fiancée, three children, and a granddaughter.

If anyone knew Clinton, his whereabouts in mid-July 2022, or has information about the garage on Burkhardt Avenue, please come forward.