Michael Vanlandingham, a 30-year-old man from Belton, Texas, was shot twice in the head, his body set on fire, and found in a pile of trash on September 17, 2018. He was described as someone who loved cooking and working on cars. The killing was investigated as drug-related, with authorities alleging the suspects thought Michael was cooperating with police.

Two men, Owen Free III and Dana Francis Walcott, were arrested and indicted on capital murder charges in connection with the case. The family’s parents, Wayne and Karen Rourke, have been active in memorial efforts at the location where Michael’s body was found, holding a first-anniversary barbecue, collecting donations for a monument, and petitioning to address criminal activity on the property.

The trials for the accused were scheduled to begin on November 4, 2019. Does anyone have information about Michael’s movements in Belton around mid-September 2018 or about the property where his body was found?