The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the discovery of a deceased male found on John Baker Road in the Fieldale community on December 5, 2020. The individual was located with an apparent gunshot wound and is being investigated as a homicide.

At this time, the identity of the deceased still remains unknown. No identifying information was located on the man, and efforts by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, including DNA analysis and other identification methods, have been unsuccessful. Furthermore, a nationwide inquiry has been completed in an attempt to identify the deceased with no positive results.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the community for assistance. If you have any information that could help identify this individual or provide further details about this case, please contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751 or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers at 276-63-CRIME (276-632-7463). The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards up to $2500.00 for information related to a crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount of reward paid.