Munzer Zidan Sr. was 35 when he died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on August 10, 2013. Born October 25, 1977, in Damascus, Syria, he was living in Baton Rouge at the time of his death and was interred at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery the same day.

Available notices list those basic facts but do not describe the circumstances of his death, identify a suspect, or mention any arrest or court proceedings. No account is provided about what led to the fatal event at his residence.

Did anyone in Baton Rouge know Munzer Zidan or have information about what happened on or before August 10, 2013?