In the quiet hours of a Sunday in Greenville, North Carolina, the life of 35-year-old Eric Ramone Horton Sr. was tragically cut short on December 28, 2025. A construction worker by trade, Horton was also a devoted father and an aspiring rapper known by the moniker "2 Eazy roc." He was remembered by loved ones as an easy-going, respectful, and humble man who was both real and authentic in his interactions with the world.
His former partner and the mother of one of his children recalled his love for all his kids and the time they would spend together, creating memories at places like Brody Duck Pond.
The grim discovery of Horton's body, found in a ditch on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, sent ripples of grief through his community. The cause of his death was determined to be gun violence, and the Pitt County Sheriff's Office swiftly launched a homicide investigation into the targeted shooting. Authorities believe that Horton was shot at least twice, though the circumstances leading up to the fatal encounter remain shrouded in mystery.
In the wake of the tragedy, Horton's family and friends were left to grapple with the sudden and violent loss of a man they cherished. His ex-girlfriend recounted the last time she saw him, a week before his death, describing a poignant final moment that she would later look back on with a sense of unease. The pain of his absence was palpable, leaving a void in the lives of those he touched.
As the investigation continues, the Pitt County Sheriff's Office has appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the death of Eric Ramone Horton Sr. The community holds its breath, hoping for answers and justice for a life taken too soon.
