Emmanuel Kedrick Morries, 38, was found dead on July 7, 2017, on the side of Indian Branch Road in Kemper County near De Kalb, Mississippi. Known to family and friends as Gator, he was born March 30, 1979, in Meridian. Authorities determined his death was a homicide.

East Mississippi Crime Stoppers has offered a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest, and officials have urged anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Emmanuel, saw activity near Indian Branch Road that summer, or has information about this homicide, please share what is known with investigators.