In the quiet community of Crewe, Virginia, the new year began with a tragedy that struck a local family. On January 1, 2020, 69-year-old Lee Floyd Parker Jr. was found deceased inside a residence on Old Nottoway Road. The Nottoway County Sheriff's Office initially responded to a call about a gunshot victim at approximately 10:23 a.m. Due to the nature of the case, Virginia State Police were called in to lead the homicide investigation.
Lee Floyd Parker Jr., a man described by neighbors
as a friendly, longtime resident who did odd jobs for people in the area, was a self-employed community pioneer known for his generosity. He was known for helping those in need, often providing food and shelter, and was involved in building affordable government housing. His sudden death left his family and the community in shock.
The investigation soon focused on a suspect who was close to the victim. Virginia State Police arrested 33-year-old Clinton Lamar Parker in connection with his father's death. Clinton, reported to be Lee Parker Jr.'s youngest son, was taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder. He was subsequently held at the Piedmont Regional Jail.
Neighbors and family were left grappling with the news of the patricide. Those who knew the father and son, who both lived on the property, stated they had not observed any issues between them prior to the fatal incident. State Police continued to investigate the motive behind the killing. A memorial service for Lee Floyd Parker Jr. was held on January 11, 2020, as his family asked for privacy during their time of grief.
