Darrell Sells Obituary-Death News; Eric Lamont Eutsey, 43, Passes Away In Alabama Attack, Marcus Lee Slater identified As Suspect
A Halloween night stabbing in Ozark, Alabama, has left the community reeling, with local authorities intensifying their efforts to track down the suspect in the killing of 43-year-old Eric Lamont Eutsey.
The incident, which unfolded in the 100 block of Frank Marshall Road around 10:15 p.m., resulted in Eutsey’s tragic death and has prompted a significant manhunt. Police are urging community cooperation as they work to locate the suspect, 58-year-old Marcus Lee Slater, who remains at large.
When Ozark police responded to the initial report of a stabbing, they arrived to find Eutsey lying in the roadway, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Emergency medical personnel transported him to Dale Medical Center, where, despite rapid response and medical intervention.
Eutsey was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. The violent nature of the crime has drawn public attention, with residents of the quiet Alabama town shaken by the incident.
Officers from both the Ozark Police Department and the Dale County Sheriff’s Office swiftly moved to secure the scene, where they conducted a thorough investigation, including canvassing nearby homes and examining a vehicle linked to the incident.
Despite deploying tracking dogs and a helicopter in a coordinated search, law enforcement officials have so far been unable to locate Slater. The manhunt has been intensified in recent days, with officers extending their search to surrounding areas and encouraging local residents to remain vigilant.
Authorities believe that public cooperation could be pivotal in apprehending Slater and have urged anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to contact 911 or the Ozark Police Department directly.
While the investigation has yet to uncover a definitive motive behind the stabbing, police have emphasized that they are exploring all possible leads. The lack of a known motive has left residents speculating about the circumstances that led to Eutsey’s tragic death. However, authorities remain focused on gathering evidence and building a clearer picture of the events leading up to the Halloween night altercation.