Leslie Crews, an 82-year-old White man from Blackstone, Virginia, was found dead in his home on Monday, December 3, 2018, the victim of a fatal gunshot wound. A daughter discovered him after she was unable to reach her father. Neighbors remembered Crews as a hardworking man who tended his yard and garden and was friendly around town.

The Nottoway County Sheriff’s Office opened a homicide investigation. Investigators reported that some of his firearms were missing from the residence, a detail that has been noted as relevant to the case. No information about suspects or arrests has been made public.

Anyone who knew Leslie, saw activity around his property in late 2018, or has information about missing firearms is asked to come forward.