Daniel Barham, 51, was found deceased near Highway 772 in Pine Hall, North Carolina, on May 7, 2023. Stokes County deputies arrived about 12:40 p.m. after family members directed them to his location. Detectives identified and interviewed a juvenile in Surry County and charged that individual with Barham’s murder; no further details have been released because of the suspect’s age. The juvenile is being held in a detention center awaiting a court appearance.

Barham was born June 16, 1971, in Rutherford County. He served in the United States Army National Guard and worked as an IT engineer for Hitachi Vantara. He enjoyed hunting, gem mining, working out, and caring for his dogs. He is survived by his parents Charles and Alice Barham, his twin brother David, another brother Chuck, a sister Susie, and nieces. A funeral took place May 13, 2023, with interment at Knollhurst Memorial Gardens; the family asked that memorials be made to adoptions at the Stokes County Animal Shelter.

Does anyone who knew Daniel or has information about what happened near Highway 772 that day have details to share?