Ryan Chucky Roberts, 32, of Abilene, Texas, was found dead inside a Merchant Street residence on April 17, 2016, the result of a gunshot wound to the head. Local investigators classified the death as a homicide. Reports say the shooting was carried out execution style and that another man at the scene, 32-year-old Dewayne Welch, was shot multiple times but survived and later provided testimony about the incident.

Authorities identified 23-year-old Manuel Guadalupe Garcia as the primary suspect, reporting that he fled the scene and remained at large for several months before being arrested in Arlington, Texas, on August 23, 2016. Charges filed included murder and drug offenses. A victim impact statement was delivered by Roberts’ mother, Debbie Hite, at sentencing.

Does anyone have additional details about Roberts’ life in Abilene or information that could shed light on his last days?