Willie Ray Howard, a 59-year-old African American man from Temple, Texas, was murdered on January 16, 2018. Born July 29, 1956, he lived in Texas, attended New Wine Worship Center of Temple, and worked for Imperial Van Company in Arlington.

The investigation into his death involved multiple arrests and legal proceedings; several suspects were taken into custody and faced serious charges as authorities pursued the case. The matter attracted attention from law enforcement and the local community and prompted coordinated investigative efforts.

Howard’s death deeply affected his family, friends, and fellow worshippers, and his memory is still honored locally. If anyone has information about his murder or knew him, please share what you can with investigators.