Earl James Stephens, 44, of Mt. Sterling was found fatally shot inside a residence on Adams Road in Bath County shortly before 6 a.m. on July 25, 2022. State troopers responded to the scene that morning and investigators later identified three people in connection with the killing.

Two suspects, 32-year-old Michael Walker and Brittany Reed, were located and arrested the same day; Walker was charged with murder and Reed was charged with complicity to murder. Later that evening, just before 11 p.m., a third suspect, Christopher Turner, was also arrested and charged with murder. All three were lodged at the Rowan County Detention Center.

Stephens was described by friends and family as a jack-of-all-trades who did mechanic and carpentry work, gave tattoos, rode motorcycles and liked fishing and fast cars. He lived with three dogs, Boss, Rico and Diesel, and is survived by a son, two daughters and three grandchildren.

Does anyone in the area have information about Stephens, his routines, or the events around July 25, 2022?