A vehicle fire on January 13, 2023, in rural Crockett, Virginia, revealed a homicide. First responders extinguished a blaze on the 400 block of Saint Paul Church Road and found the remains of 59-year-old Ronnie Lee Akers inside the burning truck. Investigators determined Akers had been shot before the fire was set.

Authorities identified 33-year-old Calvin Junior Duncan II as a suspect. Reports say Akers was shot multiple times at close range with no audible argument beforehand; his body was then wrapped, dragged outside, placed in his truck, and the vehicle set on fire. Duncan was arrested on charges including first-degree murder, arson, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and improper disposal of a dead body.

Is there anyone who knew Ronnie Akers or saw activity on Saint Paul Church Road around January 13, 2023, who can share information?