Adan Equiarts Favila, 54, was found dead inside a home on County Road 4141 in the small community of New Site, Mississippi. Known locally as Durango, Favila died of a gunshot wound; his death was officially ruled a homicide and he was identified by fingerprints at the state crime lab.

The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department opened an investigation and has worked to establish a timeline by determining when Favila was last seen alive. Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and law enforcement have asked the public for help, offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest. No suspects or arrests have been announced and key circumstances about what happened remain unclear.

If anyone knew Favila, saw him in New Site around the time of his death, or has information that could help investigators, please contact the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department or Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi.