The Brief

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - It has been one year since a young man was shot to death by his friend in Flagstaff.

What we know:

Police accused the victim's friend of the crime.

But the suspect was not at his latest scheduled hearing because he is believed to be in Germany, which is causing a lot of frustration for the victim's father.

"I was kind of in disbelief," he said. "I hope they get him."

Dylan Carter, 21, was found dead inside his Flagstaff bedroom on Oct. 13, 2024.

"I'm kind of like wondering how did it happen? Why did it happen?" the father asked.

Dig deeper:

One year later, Carter's father, Lafonzo Rachal-Carter, said his questions remain unanswered.

"Oh, my son means everything," Rachal-Carter said. "And he was my best friend, my buddy, you know, that's my son. That

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