July 14, 2000

Victim: Robert Edward Belton, age 59

Date: July 14, 2000

Address: 3411 Ashford Street
Synopsis: On the evening of July 14, 2000 officers went to check on the resident at 3411 Ashford Street. Upon their arrival, the officers were met by neighbors who said they had not seen the resident, Robert Belton, for several days and were concerned about his well-being.
The officers subsequently forced entry into the house and discovered Belton inside dead. Belton had been beaten to death with a blunt object.

Belton’s 2000 Chevrolet pick-up truck was missing from the residence. It was later recovered.


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