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Robert Martin Blanton

Case from Forest-city, NC dated Apr 04, 2019

Victim Details

Robert Martin Blanton

Male

Black / African American

Forest-city

NC

2019-04-04

59

Robert

Martin Blanton

07/12/2026

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Robert Martin Blanton, a 59-year-old man from Forest City, North Carolina, was found dead in his Big Springs apartment on April 4, 2019. Initially, his death was not treated as a homicide, but further investigation revealed that he had died from a gunshot wound to the chest. The case was later classified as a homicide, and authorities began a thorough investigation.

Over the years, detectives worked diligently to gather evidence and identify potential suspects. In October 2023, the invest ...
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  • WLOS: Man found shot to death in Forest City
  • North Carolina: 2 men arrested years after man shot, killed - WYFF
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