On September 7, 1990, 47-year-old Samuel Slade was found dead in the trunk of a 1970 Ford Fairlane parked along Old Mississippi 18, in Raymond, Mississippi, around 1:25 a.m. He had suffered multiple severe blows to the head. Despite an arrest being made early on in the investigation, the case remains unresolved. For more than three decades, Samuel’s family has continued to seek answers and advocate for justice in his case.

Anyone with information concerning Samuel Slade's unsolved homicide is asked to call the Hinds County Sheriff's Office - Investigations at (601) 974-2914. To remain anonymous and possibly eligible for a reward, call Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-8477.

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