On April 15, 2013, the body of 52-year-old Carlos Buffin was discovered in Detroit, Michigan, marking a tragic end to a search that had begun when he failed to return home. Police located his remains inside the trunk of his own vehicle, which had been abandoned near the intersection of Biltmore and Thatcher streets on the city's northwest side. The discovery confirmed the fears of his family, who had reported him missing just days prior.
Buffin was a dedicated team leader at the Detroit Medical Center, where he had worked for over two decades. He was known to his loved ones as a kind and religious man who was devoted to his family, including his wife and two children. His twin sister, Eulalia Lovelace, described him as a "nice, kind young man that really loved the Lord," expressing the deep heartbreak felt by those who knew him.
Investigators determined that robbery was the likely motive for the homicide. It was reported that Buffin had recently received a tax refund of approximately $2,500, which was missing along with his wallet and glasses. The nature of the crime suggested he may have been targeted specifically for the cash he was carrying. Despite the brutal nature of the attack, which involved him being beaten before being placed in the trunk, leads were scarce in the immediate aftermath.
As of the last major updates on the case, no arrests had been made, and the murder remained unsolved. Crime Stoppers of Michigan offered a cash reward for information leading to an arrest, and his family has continued to make public pleas for justice, hoping that someone with knowledge of the crime would come forward to provide closure.
