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B.L.   King


REFERENCE NUMBER: 286 - Unsolved
COMPANY: E
RACE: White
SEX: Male
CITY: Odessa
COUNTY: Ector
RELATED YEAR: 1996



DETAILS:

On the evening of 11/17/1996, B. L. King was found at his residence deceased from multiple gun shot wounds.

B.L. King was a local business man and operated the local gentlemen's club known as "Torch Club"

After King failed to arrive for the opening of the club, a close friend went to the residence and attempted to contact King. After failing to make contact the friend contacted another associate who also went to the residence and subsequently found King deceased and notified authorities.

Investigators have continued to investigate the murder of King and are hoping the public can provide further information that will lead to justice in this investigation.

Please contact the Texas Rangers, Odessa Police Department, or Crimestoppers with any information on this investigation

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Crime Stoppers

Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of the person/persons responsible for this crime. All tips are anonymous and the tipster will receive a Texas Crime Stoppers Tip Number. To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters MUST contact Crime Stoppers by using one of the following two methods:

  • Texas Crime Stoppers Hotline: 1-800-252-TIPS (8477)
  • Submit a Tip Online through
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Your information will be forwarded to the Texas Ranger assigned to this case. Tips are NOT guaranteed to be anonymous and the tipster will NOT receive a cash reward.



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