Laura Caroline Carrie Buffkin, 30, was found dead at a residence on Fairlawn Lane in Woodlawn, Virginia on July 27, 2022. Emergency responders arrived about 11:30 a.m. after a report of an unresponsive woman and found her deceased with what appeared to be a gunshot wound.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office identified a person of interest, 42-year-old Kevin Lee Sizemore of Hillsville. Investigators located Sizemore and say he was found in possession of a concealed handgun. He was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a firearm while under a protective order, and felony larceny of a firearm. Sizemore was held without bond at the New River Valley Regional Jail pending arraignment.

The investigation into Carrie Buffkin’s death is ongoing. If anyone knew Carrie or has information about her death or the circumstances on July 27, 2022, please come forward.