Orlando Lyntez Flowers Sr., a 45-year-old African American male, passed away on February 5, 2017, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was born on September 4, 1971, to Anthony Eason and the late Marilyn Flowers Bullock. Orlando was a beloved father, leaving behind three sons, Travon Ricks, Martez Ricks, and Orlando Flowers Jr., as well as three daughters, Martisha Whitehead, Zakiyya Dickens, and Nilah Flowers. He also had three step-daughters, Alexis Knight, TaNautica Stevenson, and Shaquira Stevenson, and three grandchildren.
On the night of his death, Orlando Flowers Sr. was leaving a residence at 811 Arlington Street in Rocky Mount after watching the Super Bowl with friends. As he exited the residence, he was shot multiple times and killed in front of the house. The circumstances surrounding his death have led to an ongoing investigation, with law enforcement and organizations like Team Cold Case seeking justice for Orlando.
Despite efforts to solve the case, no arrests have been made, and the identity of the perpetrator remains unknown. A reward of up to $15,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest. The investigation continues, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward and help bring closure to Orlando's family and friends.
