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Texas Rangers Cold Case Investigation Details


Kenneth   Minton


REFERENCE NUMBER: 291 - Unsolved
COMPANY: E
RACE: White
SEX: Male
CITY: Junction
COUNTY: Kimble
RELATED YEAR: 1997



DETAILS:

On 11/30/1997, Kenneth Minton was discovered deceased from apparent gunshot wounds behind the Junction Restaurant in the northeast corner of IH-10 and US83.

Minton was a truck driver, believed to have been headed to Florida with a load.

It is believed the suspects attempted to conceal the crime but were unsuccessful.

Advancements in technology and forensic evidence are being utilized to further this investigation.

The Texas Rangers have not given up hope in solving the murder of Minton and are requesting the public's assistance with any information.

Please contact the Texas Rangers, Crime Stoppers, or Kimble County Sheriff's Department with any information.

Different ways to submit a tip


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
    Texas Crime Stoppers
    NOTE: On the Tip Form please select
    Cold Cases Featured - Texas Rangers Website - Up to $3,000 in Rewards in the Type of Crime/Fugitive section and Cold Case - Texas Rangers in the Offense Type section
Texas Rangers DPS Missing Persons Hotline

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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