Cory Andrew Moon, 44, of Troutville, died after a July 11, 2021 dispute at the home of lifelong friend Montel M. Oakley on Pocket Road in Hurt, Virginia. Moon was described as someone who loved family, fishing, and working on cars. A disagreement reportedly over compact discs escalated into a physical struggle and a firearm was produced. Oakley told investigators Moon had retrieved an AK-47 from his vehicle and that a struggle for the weapon followed; deputies found Moon dead of gunshot wounds when they arrived.

Oakley, also 44, was initially charged with manslaughter; the charge was later elevated to second-degree murder and a judge denied bond. He was held in the Pittsylvania County Jail pending trial. In December 2022 Oakley received a lengthy prison sentence for Moon’s death.

If anyone knew Cory, Montel, or was in Hurt on July 11, 2021 and has information about what happened that night, please share what you know.