Identity still sought of man found shot to death in 2020

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Henry County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the discovery of a dead man found on John Baker Road in the Fieldale community December 5, 2020. The man was found with an apparent gunshot wound and the case is being investigated as a homicide.

The identity of the man remains unknown, according to the Sheriff’s Office, which says, “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 attempt identify the deceased with no positive results.”

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community for assistance. Anyone with information that could help identify the man or provide further details about this case is asked to 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 for information related to a crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount of reward paid.