Carol Mouton Rayam was shot and killed on August 30, 2021, in the small community of Sarah, Mississippi. She was 44 and is survived by her daughter, Alexandria Rayam, and by siblings and other family members; those who knew her described her as outgoing and caring. The shooting profoundly affected the family and community.

Investigators identified her father, 71-year-old Forrest Joseph Mouton, as the person responsible. He was arrested and held without bond at the Tate County Jail on a charge of first-degree murder. The case later moved through the local courts and resulted in a conviction on a reduced charge of second-degree murder, with a 40-year sentence to the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

Does anyone in the Sarah area have information about Carol’s last days or knew her family that could shed light on what happened?