Stephen Thomas Clark, 36, of Arden, North Carolina, was found dead March 13, 2007; his death was investigated as a homicide beginning March 14, 2007. A native of Macon County and a graduate of Franklin High School’s Class of 1988, Clark served in the US Army and had been accepted to the US Military Academy at West Point. At the time of his death he was Vice-President of Alliance Tractor Trailer Training Center in Arden.

Clark is survived by his daughter Bailey Clark, stepdaughter Alex Madeo, his parents Bobbie and Guy Clark, and his sister Courtney Crouse. Law enforcement collected evidence at the scene and interviewed witnesses; several suspects were questioned, one person was arrested and charged, taken to trial, found guilty, and sentenced.

Does anyone have memories of Stephen or information about his life in Arden that could add context to the case?