Authorities have identified the person found dead Friday evening in Poplar Bluff as 69-year-old Stanley Ray, according to Butler County Coroner Jim Akers.
Emergency crews were dispatched shortly before 11 p.m. to a home on the 1000 block of Davis Street, where they discovered Ray’s body. The coroner’s office confirmed that an autopsy was performed on Monday to determine the cause of decease.
Officials say Ray’s decease is being investigated as a homicide. While a person of interest has been identified in connection with the case, authorities have not released their identity. The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement gathers evidence and follows leads.
The Butler County Coroner and local police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation. Officials emphasize that community cooperation is critical in helping law enforcement resolve cases like this.
💬 As investigators continue their work, residents are asking: how can communities help support ongoing investigations and contribute to public safety in Poplar Bluff?
