On January 1, 2020, 69-year-old Lee Floyd Parker Jr. was found dead inside a residence on Old Nottoway Road in Crewe, Virginia. The Nottoway County Sheriff’s Office initially responded to a gunshot call around 10:23 a.m., and the Virginia State Police took over the homicide investigation.

Parker was described by neighbors as a friendly, longtime resident who did odd jobs, helped people with food and shelter, and had been involved in building affordable government housing. Investigators focused on a suspect close to the victim; 33-year-old Clinton Lamar Parker, reported to be Lee Parker Jr.’s youngest son, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and held at the Piedmont Regional Jail. Neighbors said they had not noticed problems between the two before the killing, and State Police continued probing motive.

A memorial service for Lee Floyd Parker Jr. was held on January 11, 2020, and the family requested privacy. If anyone knew Lee or the family and has information relevant to the investigation, please share what you know.