Ronald Michael Varner, 31, of Abilene, Texas, was murdered on August 2, 2016. His body was found on County Road 347 in Jones County with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators determined Varner had been kidnapped and held at a residence on Sycamore Street in Abilene, where he was tied up and beaten before being killed.

Five people were arrested in connection with the killing: Michael Pine, Euella Cooper, Olyvia Jackson, Jody Ordway, and Matthew Struble. According to statements attributed to the suspects, they killed Varner because they feared kidnapping charges if they released him. Struble was identified as the trigger man who shot Varner multiple times; Jackson also shot Varner in the head. The suspects were charged with capital murder and aggravated kidnapping. Jackson was sentenced to 50 years in prison.

Varner had called his girlfriend on August 1, 2016, saying he had been tied up and beaten and believed he would be released, but he was found dead the next day. Does anyone have information about Varner’s movements in Abilene around August 1–2, 2016, or about the Sycamore Street residence?