MURDERED: Oakey “Al” Kite
When Oakey “Al” Kite is brutally murdered in his own home in the spring of 2004, investigators rushed to find his killer. But when they finally identified a suspect, he seemed to vanish without a trace.
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Oakey “Al” Kite is featured as the 9 of Hearts in Colorado’s cold case playing cards deck.
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Oakey ‘Al’ Kite.
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The exterior of Al’s townhome.
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Al’s vehicle driven by the suspect to the ATM.
Courtesy: Aurora Police Department
Timeline:
The body of Oakey ‘Al’ Kite is found in the basement of his residence.
Al’s Townhome
Where Al lived and where his body was found.
Al’s Vehicle
Where Al’s 1983 GMC Sierra was found parked on the street.
Additional Info:
Aurora Police Department
If you know any information about the murder if Oakey “Al” Kite please contact Detective McDonald at the Aurora Police Department at 303-739-6013.
Metro Denver Crime Stoppers
Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $2,000 for tips. You can call them at 720-913-7867 or visit their website at Metro Denver Crime Stoppers to leave an anonymous tip.
The Deck - Oakey “Al” Kite – 9 of Hearts, Colorado, Part 2
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Episode Source Material
- People: Disgraced Doctor Convinced of Killing Four in Years-Long Revenge Plot After Being Fired by Chris Harris. Published October 27, 2016. Accessed October 22, 2022.
https://people.com/crime/nebraska-doctor-anthony-garcia-convicted-four-revenge-murders/ - Unsolved Mysteries: Mike Emert (Website Post). Published 2014. Accessed October 22, 2022.
https://unsolved.com/gallery/mike-emert/ - YouTube: Cold Case Victim’s Girlfriend Remembers Their Last Day – The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes Interview, uploaded by Oxygen. Uploaded November 7, 2019. Accessed November 8, 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVuQcQ1xhOk - YouTube: Eerie Crime Scene Video Re-examined by Paul Holes – The DNA of Murder Bonus – Oxygen, uploaded by Oxygen. Uploaded November 11, 2019. Published November 8, 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO6xpyDra8U - Cambridge News: Alan Wood murder: Police launch new appeal 10 years after Sainsbury’s worker was brutally tortured and killed by Ella Pengely. Published October 17, 2019. Accessed November 21, 2022.
https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-news/alan-wood-murder-ten-year-17092071
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