16 years later, LCSO continues to seek Horton’s killer

Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com After 16 years, the case involving the murder of Day resident Thomas Ernest “Thumper” Horton continues to haunt the Lafayette County community. Now, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office hopes to put a renewed spotlight on his case, hoping someone may be compelled to come forward now that time has passed. Sheriff Brian Lamb said, despite bringing in multiple agencies to review the case, the case remains open. Since the investigation began on July