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A well-known Memphis-area DJ was found dead inside his home earlier this week, and his brother revealed that he had apparently been decapitated.
Rick Buchanan, who goes by the stage name “Slick Rick,” was discovered dead inside his home in Berclair, Tennessee, by his brother, John Buchanan, according to local reports. Police confirmed his death and said they are still investigating the circumstances behind it.
The front door was locked, John said, but the back door was wide open. Rick’s neighbor had called John when he noticed the door ajar.
John he told Fox 13 that Rick still had the keys in his hand and that his pants were “pulled down to his feet.”
“I thought his coat was covering his head like it was cold or something,” John continued. “I ran out and then came back in. And then I realized it was something worse.”
Rick was once shot during a robbery in 2014 outside live music venue The Stage Shop, owned by his mother, Nita Makris.
Rick’s family has created a GoFundMe page called “Slick Rick’s ‘LAST CALL’”, asking for funds to support the DJ’s family with their loss.
“If you knew Rick, you’d know he gave to anyone he could, friends, strangers, and charities like MDA,” the GoFundMe states. “He used his voice and personality to raise unthinkable amounts of money for others.”
GoFundMe also says that in addition to helping Rick’s funeral fund, contributions could also lead to a donation to a charity in Rick’s name.
“We thank the Stage Shop and Memphis music family for showing up and sending us all their love,” the GoFundMe concludes. “Please post any photos and memories you wish to share and keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.”