Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Hunter Bates death by force case profile photo

Hunter A Bates

Case from Mecklenburg County, VA dated Aug 28, 2025

Victim Details

Hunter A Bates

Male

White / Caucasian

Mecklenburg County

VA

2025-08-28

20

Hunter

A Bates

07/12/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On a late summer afternoon, the life of 20-year-old Hunter Andrew Bates was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence on Interstate 85 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. On August 28, 2025, at approximately 3:47 p.m., the northbound lanes of the interstate near the five-mile marker became the scene of a fatal shooting. Hunter was pronounced dead at the scene after his Honda Civic was found in a culvert off the right side of the road. A female passenger in the vehicle was transported to a ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Hunter A Bates, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (12)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • https://www.wdbj7.com: Suspect in fatal interstate shooting in custody
  • https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/regional-news/virginia-news/19-year-old-man-sought-after-shooting-killing-20-year-old-along-i-85/
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 10 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    The Hunter Bates case has been really weighing on my mind, and I can't stop thinking about the woman... ...Read More
    10/23/2025
    Hey everyone,
    I can't stop thinking about the female passenger who was with Hunter in the car d... ...Read More
    10/07/2025
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Hunter A Bates

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Virginia

    Caden Jones death by force case in Hampton, VA

    Caden Jones

    Death: May 10, 2026
    On a Sunday morning in Hampton, Virginia, the life of 21-year-old Caden Jones of Newport News was tr t ...Read More
    Terrance Jaylen Isaiah Easter death by force case in Richmond, VA

    Terrance Jaylen Isaiah Easter

    Death: Aug 21, 2021
    In the early morning hours of August 21, 2021, the life of 20-year-old Terrance Jaylen Isaiah Easter e ...Read More
    Cedric Towe death by force case in Chesapeake, VA

    Cedric Towe

    Death: Nov 28, 2015
    On a Saturday evening in Chesapeake, Virginia, the life of 21-year-old Cedric Towe was tragically cu c ...Read More
    Eusebio Calderon death by force case in Richmond, VA

    Eusebio Calderon

    Death: Dec 31, 2020
    In the early morning hours of New Year's Eve 2020, a tragic event unfolded in Richmond, Virginia, th t ...Read More
    Sodhi Singh Chahal death by force case in Aldie, VA

    Sodhi Singh Chahal

    Death: Jan 07, 2014
    In the quiet suburban landscape of Aldie, VA, a community was shaken by a tragic event that unfolded e ...Read More
    Amarion Mari Collins death by force case in Portsmouth, VA

    Amarion Mari Collins

    Death: Jan 19, 2022
    On a tragic afternoon in Portsmouth, Virginia, the life of 17-year-old Amarion Mari Collins, a promi m ...Read More
    Eric Lasha Adams death by force case in Axton, VA

    Eric Lasha Adams

    Death: Feb 18, 2018
    In the quiet community of Axton, Virginia, the life of 37-year-old Eric Lasha Adams, a male resident n ...Read More