Cornelius C. Hodges, 30, was found dead from a gunshot wound behind a house on Hamilton Street in Omaha on October 30, 2016. His body, discovered under a vehicle and in such a condition it was initially mistaken for a Halloween decoration, came to light after he had been missing nearly a week following his departure from his mother’s home in the early hours of October 24.

Family members Diane and Kenny Perry describe Hodges as a gentle, quiet man with no known enemies, no gang involvement, and a peaceful life. Despite an investigation and a community prayer walk, no suspects have been identified and the circumstances around why he was killed remain unexplained. His family continues to plead for anyone with information to come forward to help bring them closure.

Does anyone have information about Hodges’s movements in Omaha between October 24 and October 30, 2016?