Michael Joe Parson was 24 when he was found dead in Oak Grove, Kentucky, on March 16, 2014. A U.S. Army veteran originally from Texarkana, Texas, his death was ruled a homicide and investigators linked the case to gun violence, though detailed public descriptions of the killing have not been widely released.

Police identified several people implicated in connection with Parson’s death. Edward T. Carter and Frank J. Black Jr. faced murder charges, and former Oak Grove police officer Leslie Duncan was charged with complicity to murder and tampering with physical evidence, introducing allegations of official misconduct into the case.

The investigation and ensuing legal proceedings were described as complex, with prosecutors working through multiple suspects and evidence issues. If anyone knew Michael, his movements in Oak Grove, or saw anything related to that night, please come forward with information.