Rick works two jobs to help pay for his elderly aunt's care.

When he's not working, Rick spends time with his elderly aunt.

Rick works well with his hands and struggles to control his sharp temper.

Rick joined the Eagle staff after earning a master's in journalism from Ole Miss.

Ricky and LeAnne were known as happy, energetic children until the day they disappeared.

Excerpt: [Riley] was not prepared for the financial hardship […] and was forced to…

Rita fought back from financial instability to a new phase of her life.

Rita is a self-made businesswoman known for her ability to recruit top-notch employees.

Orphaned as a child, Rob has faced many difficulties, some of his own making.

A Texas oil scion, Rob is committed to green living and saving the environment.

Robert Pruitt was found shot to death in his home alongside another person his wife could not identify.

Rodney went to college out of state and didn't return until his brother's funeral.

DOB: 10/31/74 
Occupation: Sales Manager, Farrell Motoes 
Hometown: Oxford, MS
Relationship to case: Victim's ex-husband
Excerpt: "[Roger] flew into a rage and began ransacking the…"

A man believed to be Rolf Warner was found dead on the grounds of Rowan Oak.

Ron has been building his reputation as a tough character since childhood.

Rosalie has worked hard to overcome grief and challenges in her young life.

Rose moved into Yoknapatawpha Acres after her husband's death last year.

Rose is a lifelong Elvis fan and sometimes performs as an Elvis tribute artist.

After some missteps in his youth, Roy sought out a new direction for his life.

Roy settled in Florida after a nomadic childhood and several years living in New Orleans.

When he was younger, Roy sometimes failed to rein in his mischievous tendencies.

Friends often noted that Rupert and his wife, Diane, were the epitome of "opposites attract."

Russell and his wife moved back to his hometown after a failed run for office in Miami.

Ruthie was born and raised in Oxford. She now works at Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Excerpt: "[Sally] assumed things would improve after they…"

Sam is a self-made man with business savvy, a warm heart, and a quick temper.

Samantha grew up a stone's throw from Hollywood and always dreamed of becoming a star.

Sandra and her husband moved to Oxford from Knoxville about 15 years ago.

Scott grew up in Alabama and later moved to Oxford with his longtime girlfriend.

Scott moved to Oxford to be closer to his young son.

Shannon has lived in the Whitehall neighborhood for more than ten years.

Shannon is a physical therapist and a community activist and volunteer.

Decades after graduation, Shannon finally married her high school crush.

Sharon was working as a waitress when she met Vincent Gayle.

Born and raised in Georgia, Shawn has been the Eagle's sports editor for several years.

Sheila has always pursued her dreams, even when she had no support.

Sherry has always been goal-oriented and driven to succeed.

Shiloh learned to love the spotlight in child beauty pageants.

After his father's death, Simon traveled all over the world but always called Mississippi home.

A wife and mother, Sofia has been a real estate agent since she graduated from college.

A longtime Elvis devotee, Sonya is a sought-after speaker at Elvis fan gatherings.

Spenser worked hard all his life toward the goal of becoming a lawyer.

Stacy hoped her husband's job with the Fontaines would bring the better life she always dreamed of.

Stacy is a waitress and painter. She lives in Oxford with her husband, Joey.

Stephanie learned early to rely on herself and leverage her strengths to protect her interests.

Stephanie left college and hit the road in search of her life's purpose.

Stephen had an unconventional past long before he came to Yoknapatawpha County.

DOB: 4/17/75
Occupation: Co-owner, Complete Computing Specialists 
Hometown: Oxford, MS
Relationship to case: Victim's ex-boyfriend
Excerpt: "Steve thought this was the perfect way to teach Missy a lesson."

Steve organized the Marshall family reunion that was held at Wall Doxey State Park.

Steve blundered through life until a friendly corrections officer helped him find a better path.