Jerry Lacey Pulliam, a 45-year-old male from Reidsville, North Carolina, tragically passed away on December 24, 2016. His body was discovered by firefighters responding to a fire at a vacant house on Brooks Road in Reidsville. Upon extinguishing the fire, they found Pulliam's body badly burned and with an apparent gunshot wound. This led to an investigation involving the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Marshal’s Office, and NC SBI Investigators.
The investigation quickly
identified William Bartlett, a 50-year-old male from Reidsville, as a suspect. Bartlett was arrested in connection with the homicide of Jerry Lacey Pulliam. He is currently being held without bail. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Jerry Lacey Pulliam's death has left a significant impact on his community. He was born on January 26, 1971, in Danville, Virginia, and was survived by his mother, Roslyn Hall Pulliam, and his children, April, Josh, Ryan, Christopher, Christian, Lacey, and Kelsey. His passing has been a source of grief for his family and friends, who remember him fondly.