Bobby Eugene Simpson, a 62-year-old African American man, was found dead on June 9, 2021, in Salisbury, North Carolina. His death was ruled a homicide, and he was discovered in a house on Grace Street that he was reportedly squatting in. The house was otherwise abandoned, and the circumstances surrounding his death led to an ongoing investigation by the Salisbury Police Department.
The police have been working on leads and continuing to investigate the case as a homicide. Lt.
Justin Crews of the Salisbury Police Department mentioned that other information couldn't be released at the time, but the investigation was active and ongoing. The murder of Bobby Eugene Simpson was not connected to another murder that occurred earlier in the same week, where 42-year-old Joey Eric Partlow was shot and killed in the parking lot of Zion Hills Apartments.
The community was urged to provide any information they might have about the murder of Bobby Eugene Simpson. People with information were encouraged to contact the Salisbury Police or the Salisbury-Rowan Crime Stoppers. Despite the efforts of the police and the community, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified.
Bobby Eugene Simpson's death has left a significant impact on his family and the community. He was remembered as a painter by trade and was survived by his mother, Barbara Moore Simpson, and several siblings and cousins. The family held a memorial service on June 23, 2021, to honor his memory and mourn his loss. The investigation into his death continues, and the community remains hopeful that justice will be served.
