Murder suspect on the run after taking off ankle monitor, vanishing before trial, authorities say

James Milton Simpson, a murder suspect in the death of Richard Proveaux, has fled after disabling his electronic ankle monitor in May 2024. Proveaux was found shot and buried on his property in March 2024, and Simpson faces charges of first- and second-degree murder, along with escape. Authorities are offering a $6,500 reward for information leading to Simpson's arrest.