MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A popular Memphis DJ was found beheaded in the Berclair neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Rick Buchanan, also known as "Slick Rick," was found decapitated on Angel Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, according to his brother John Buchanan.
"I walked in and found him, and I just called 911," John Buchanan told FOX13.
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John Buchanan recalled finding the gruesome scene on Wednesday.
"I thought his coat was up over his head like it was cold or something," John Buchanan said. "I ran out and then I ran back in. And, then I realized it was something worse."
Rick "Slick Rick" Buchanan performed as a DJ in Memphis for decades.
His brother said that things changed for Rick in 2014, when he was shot outside of a club. It became hard for his brother to find work and led the once-popular personality to become more of a homebody.
The Memphis Police Department was still investigating Rick Buchanan's death, looking for answers as to why and how he lost his life Wednesday night.
While the investigation continues, John Buchanan said his family is taking things one step at a time.
"We just are securing the property," John Buchanan said. "Making funeral arrangements. Taking care of my mom. Yeah."
John Buchanan said that his family plans to adopt Rick's dog Lucky.
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