On the morning of July 17, 2013, Roy Kelly III, a 29-year-old man, was following his daily routine, heading out to grab a morning cup of coffee. As he drove through the intersection of Bentler and Fargo on Detroit's northwest side, his life was tragically cut short when he was robbed and fatally shot. Mr. Kelly was discovered lying in the street next to his white Dodge Caravan.
A father with a promising future, he was known as a good and decent young man who had found success as a chef at Tom's Oyster Bar in Southfield. He was a graduate of Henry Ford High School and had pursued business studies at Oakland Community College.
The investigation into his murder has been met with significant challenges, leaving his family searching for answers for years. Early in the investigation, a witness came forward and provided a statement to the police. However, this individual later refused to cooperate further, creating a major roadblock for detectives and effectively bringing the case to a standstill. Roy Kelly's sister, Jennifer Mitchell, firmly believes that her brother knew his killer and has made public appeals for anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that even an anonymous tip could be the key to solving the case.
Despite the passage of time, there has been no public announcement of any arrests or named suspects in the murder of Roy Kelly III. His family continues to hold out hope for justice and closure. Crime Stoppers has offered a cash reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case, a standing plea to the community for help in resolving this senseless act of violence. The case remains a painful open wound for his loved ones, especially his son, who was young at the time of his father's death.
