Mark L. Gilland, 50, was found shot to death in a barn on his Eaton, Indiana property on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Gilland, born August 21, 1963, was a Wes-Del High School graduate who worked for Delaware Community Schools and Ball State University. He was described as a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed golfing, fishing and watching old movies.

Attention in the investigation turned to a man who had been living on Gilland’s land in a camper, 60-year-old William Martz. Witnesses said the relationship had soured and that Gilland had intended to evict Martz. Martz was located and arrested at a Muncie hotel after police found Gilland’s truck outside and a key to the barn inside the hotel. At trial the presence of Martz’s DNA on the firearm used in the killing was presented; a jury convicted him on November 18, 2015.

Anyone who knew Mark Gilland or has information about his death is asked to come forward.