On January 30, 2003, the deceased body of James Leroy Gifford was discovered outside his Orangefield residence after he did not show up for work. James was a 60 year old single male construction worker who collected numerous tools and other miscellaneous items. He was divorced with four adult children. James was last seen on January 29, 2003, returning from work. Evidence at the crime scene revealed James was the victim of a violent attack.