Richard Simko, 41, was found dead at his home in the 5000 block of Truman Road in Fork Township on the morning of March 6, 2024. Investigators say he had been both shot and bludgeoned to death. Friends and neighbors remembered Simko, known as Rick, as a nice man, a great father and a hard worker who liked working on vehicles.

A 16-year-old male was taken into custody on a felony warrant for homicide in connection with Simko’s death; friends identified the teenager as Simko’s son. The youth was a ward of the Osceola County Probate Court, had a prior record of offenses in Osceola County, and had spent the previous year in an out-of-state custody program. He was being held awaiting arraignment.

Does anyone who knew Richard or his family have information that could help clarify what happened that morning?