About the Case:
On February 19th, 1977, the Virginia State Police and Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office received a call concerning a male truck driver unresponsive male due to a heart attack at mile marker 199 on Interstate 81 South. Upon arrival, Troopers and Deputies discovered that the male, Bobby Millard Dillon, had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the chest. The Co-driver, asleep in the tractor-trailer, stated Mr. Dillion pulled over at the Fairfield Rest Area to use the bathroom. The Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office and the Virginia State Police processed the scene. Bobby Dillion's remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where his death was ruled a Homicide. The Virginia State Police acquired the case in June 2022 and is currently an active investigation.
- Case Type:
- Homicide
- Incident Date:
- 02/19/1977
- Location:
- I-81 S Rest Area Rockbridge Co.
- Status:
- Active
