Kristen Gantt

A 23 year old man is shot and killed while driving down a NC highway
On August 20, 1983, 23-year-old Kristen Casey Gantt was tragically shot and killed while driving his 1969 Ford truck on Highway 127 South in Hickory, North Carolina. The incident occurred at approximately 11:21 p.m., and despite numerous leads over the years, the case remains unsolved. Investigators have made continued efforts to identify the perpetrator, believing that someone may have vital information about the shooting. Gantt's murder is one of several cold cases that the Catawba County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate, with hopes that new evidence or tips may eventually lead to justice for Gantt's family.