On July 15, 2024 a passing motorist on Stephenson Road, a gravel stretch near the Owen-Monroe county line in Spencer, Indiana, found the body of 23-year-old Malik Sims of Bloomington lying about 20 feet from the road with a black plastic bag placed over his head. An autopsy determined he died of a single gunshot wound to the head and the Owen County Sheriff’s Office opened a homicide investigation.

Police learned Malik had sent a Snapchat on July 14 expressing distress about a man he identified as QP. Investigators focused on Quentin Lamont Porter Jr. after Malik’s roommate said Porter came to the apartment on July 13 and 14 acting strangely and asking for Malik. Malik’s gray 2012 Audi A4 was later found parked outside Porter’s grandmother’s home near Indianapolis; the vehicle contained blood, bleach and new seat covers.

Porter was arrested July 24, 2024 and charged with murder and related offenses. The case also includes a report that someone used Malik’s phone and credit card to request a tow for the Audi on July 17. Does anyone have information about Malik’s movements on July 13–14 or who QP might be?