On Halloween day in 2017, the body of 52-year-old Paul Butler, an African-American male, was discovered in St. Louis, Missouri. Police had been summoned to the 4800 block of Labadie Avenue following a 'Call for Help.' Upon their arrival, they were met by witnesses who had found Mr. Butler.
The circumstances surrounding Paul Butler's death were deemed a homicide, but specific details about how he was killed have not been made widely public.
The investigation into his murder remains open, and as of late 2025, no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
Authorities have actively sought assistance from the public to solve this crime. The St. Louis Regional Crime Stoppers has offered a financial reward for any information that leads to the arrest of a suspect or suspects responsible for Paul Butler's death. The case continues to be an unsolved homicide, with investigators urging anyone with details, no matter how insignificant they may seem, to come forward to help bring closure to his family.
