Memphis DJ “Slick Rick” was discovered decapitated in his Tennessee dwelling on Wednesday afternoon.
The DJ, whose actual title was Rick Buchanan, was found by his brother John Buchanan after a neighbor referred to as him with considerations as a result of the again door to the house was open.
The brother advised Fox 13 Memphis that the entrance door was locked, however the again door was extensive open when he arrived.
“The entrance door was locked, however the again door was extensive open,” Buchanan advised the station. “The iron door was open additionally, and I walked in, and I discovered him and referred to as 911. It was horrible. At first, I believed his coat was up over his head as a result of it was like he was chilly or one thing. So, I ran out and ran again in and realized it wasn’t that. It was one thing worse.”
“Lots of issues had been bizarre,” the brother added. “He had his keys nonetheless in his hand. His pants had been pulled all the way down to his ft and the again door was extensive open, in order that’s the bizarre stuff.”
John Buchanan stated that his brother’s canine was additionally within the yard, which was uncommon.
When requested by the station if he had any concepts in regards to the circumstances or what might have occurred, John stated: “No concept. We don’t know what occurred.”
“A few month in the past, the taillight on that automobile, a man was right here and stated he owed him $30 and busted out the taillight with a hammer,” Buchanan stated. “I used to be like, ‘Nicely right here, right here’s $30,’ and he simply took off, however I don’t know if that had something to do with it as a result of I gave him $30.”
The Daily Beast studies that Rick was shot throughout a theft in 2014 at a dwell music venue owned by his mom, Nita Makris, on the time.
The Buchanan household has launched a GoFundMe to cowl funeral bills.
“As many have realized, Slick Rick is unfortunately now not with us. There are nonetheless many unanswered questions, and the household appreciates the outpour of affection they’re receiving,” the fundraiser’s description reads. “In the event you knew Rick, he gave to anybody he might, mates, strangers, and charities like MDA. He used his voice and character to lift unthinkable quantities of cash for others. He was additionally a champion of Memphis music and took satisfaction in presenting, enjoying, and selling native music at The Stage Cease.”
The outline provides, “His household has set this Go Fundme hyperlink to assist with finalizing placing Ricky to relaxation, but additionally to doubtlessly make a donation to a charity in Ricky’s title. We respect the Stage Cease and Memphis music household for exhibiting up and sending all the love. Please publish all of the images and reminiscences you need to share, and hold his household in your ideas and prayers. Thanks and ROCK ON.”
The household had raised over $4,000 by Saturday night.
Police haven’t named a suspect or launched any theories in regards to the attainable motive.
