Marvin Simmons, a 51-year-old African-American man from Atlanta, was last seen on January 6, 2012. In late February 2012 officers canvassing southwest Atlanta found badly decomposed human remains behind an abandoned house in the 1300 block of Wichita Drive. The Atlanta police later confirmed the remains were Simmons and classified the case as a homicide.

Details about the specific cause of death have not been widely publicized, and no arrests have been announced. The Atlanta Police Department’s homicide unit investigated, but the case grew cold and information about persons of interest or suspects has been scarce. Investigators are still seeking tips that could lead to a breakthrough and answers for Simmons’ family.

If anyone knew Marvin, saw him around January 6, 2012, or has information about activity near Wichita Drive in southwest Atlanta that winter, please come forward.