William Kendall Genoar, 47, of Salyer, California, was found dead in a remote area near Salyer on December 20, 2009. His body was badly decomposed when discovered and had sustained a gunshot wound to the head. No weapon was recovered at the scene, and there were no immediate clues to the killer’s identity.

Investigators describe Genoar’s death as one of several unsolved homicides in the north state region, where limited law enforcement resources and staffing have hampered progress on complex cases. With decomposition, lack of eyewitnesses, and scarce physical evidence, detectives report that movement in the investigation has been slow and the case remains unsolved.

Anyone who may have information about Genoar, his movements before December 20, 2009, or unusual activity in the remote area near Salyer is asked to come forward to help bring answers and justice.