Paul Matthew Carter, 32, a Birmingham rapper who performed as Bam Bam Carter, was found dead after firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire in the Ensley neighborhood in the early hours of June 8, 2017. A body discovered in the trunk was burned beyond recognition and was identified nearly two weeks later by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office through dental records. Carter had been reported missing for two days before the vehicle fire; friends and family became alarmed when they recognized his car in news coverage of the blaze.

The Birmingham Police Department ruled the death a homicide and opened an investigation. Those who knew Carter described him as someone who loved music, sought to move past a troubled history, and wanted to unite the local community. Authorities did not immediately announce any suspects or arrests in the case.

Did anyone who knew Carter or saw his car around June 6–8, 2017 come forward with information to help the investigation?