On the evening of December 30, 2021, 46-year-old Michael Charles Richard was discovered shot to death in his vehicle at a vacant motel in Bessemer, Alabama. A resident of Hoover, Richard was a well-known urban explorer who documented his adventures on various social media platforms. His followers were drawn to his explorations of abandoned locations, and he was remembered for his kind and adventurous spirit.
The investigation into his death was quickly classified as a homicide.
Michael was found in the parking lot of the Knights Inn, a location he was reportedly exploring. Despite the ongoing investigation by the Bessemer Police Department, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in the case. His family and friends have been left searching for answers in the wake of this sudden and tragic loss.
In an effort to generate new leads, Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama has offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest. They have urged anyone with knowledge of the shooting to come forward, emphasizing that tips can be submitted anonymously. The case remains unsolved, leaving a community to mourn and await justice for a life cut short.
