Roary Thomas, 35, was found dead of gunshot wounds in a parked car on Bradford Street in Batesville, Mississippi, on the afternoon of March 2, 2017. Investigators say the shooting occurred during what they believe began as a drug deal that escalated into a robbery; Thomas was shot from the back seat after reportedly attempting to flee.

Two juveniles and young adults became the focus of the investigation: 18-year-old Nakia Lamar and 16-year-old Cordarius D. Strong. Lamar was arrested and charged with capital murder soon after the killing. Strong evaded police for almost three months before being captured; several of his relatives, including his mother, sister, and a cousin, were later charged with accessory after the fact for helping him hide. Testimony indicated a fourth person had arranged the drug deal that brought Thomas, Strong, and Lamar together.

Cordarius D. Strong later pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree murder and was awaiting sentencing. Four family members also pleaded guilty to assisting him after the murder. Does anyone have information about where Roary Thomas was before the March 2 meeting or about the person who arranged the deal?