Joseph Scott Bolick Sr., 48, of Granite Falls, North Carolina, was found shot multiple times and pronounced dead inside a home on Estes Lane on December 2, 2016. He worked as a self-employed carpet installer and is remembered by family and friends for his tender heart and musical talents.

Investigators from the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the State Bureau of Investigations, identified a juvenile as the suspect. The juvenile was taken into custody and charged with Bolick’s murder; the suspect’s name was not released because of their age. Motive and the nature of the relationship between Bolick and the juvenile remain unclear.

Does anyone in the Granite Falls area remember Bolick or have information about his activities or acquaintances around December 2016?