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Cold Case of William Arliss Shelton
State Police Request Help Resolving the Murder of William Arliss Shelton(aka: Curly)
Occurred on December 4, 1957
Victim: William Arliss Shelton(aka: Curly), White Male, 32 years of age.
Location: Behind VFW Club, U.S. 41A, three (3) miles South of Henderson.
Mr. Shelton was beaten to death, and then the body was left in Mr. Shelton's vehicle. Mr. Shelton was a TV star in Evansville, Indiana. He was apparently involved with several women, some married. He was a heavy drinker and was deeply in debt. Robbery was not the motive.
Detectives are requesting help from the community or anyone who might have information on the murder of William Arliss Shelton(aka: Curly). Anyone with information can contact the case officers Lt. Pat Isbill, Sgt. Jason Kirk, or Det. Marc Carter with the Kentucky State Police Post 16 Henderson, Kentucky at (270)-826-3312 or e-mail them at Lt. Pat Isbill, Sgt. Jason Kirk, or Det. Marc Carter.
Investigating Officer Contact Information
Kentucky State Police Post 16
8415 US 41 South
Henderson, KY 42420
(270)-826-3312
(502)-564-3765 FAX
OFFICERS: Lt. Pat Isbill, Sgt. Jason Kirk, or Det. Marc Carter
PHONE: (270)-826-3312
Lt. Pat Isbill, Sgt. Jason Kirk, or Det. Marc Carter
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