Police, family continue to search for answers in 2019 NC homicide

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Police are persevering with to seek for solutions om after a person was discovered lifeless in central Asheville greater than two years in the past.

In keeping with the Asheville Police Division, Otis Strickland, 63, often known as Preacher and Button, was present in a wooded space between Bartlett Road and Lyman Road on August 17, 2019. 

The North Carolina Medical Examiner decided he had been deceased for a number of weeks at that time, and the reason for demise was not instantly recognized.

Nevertheless, on September 22, 2020, Strickland’s demise was dominated a murder.

Asheville Police stated they’ve been following varied leads in each North Carolina and South Carolina.

Police, together with Strickland’s household, are asking for solutions.

“We wish some closure,” stated Christopher Strickland, youthful brother of Otis.  “And the one method we are able to do that’s for somebody to say who killed him and why.  I hope that occurs.”

Anybody with details about what occurred to Strickland is requested to name the Asheville Police Division at (828) 252-1110.