Mark Alan Elmore, a 53-year-old man from Fort Worth, Texas, was tragically found murdered on November 30, 2020. Elmore, who was born on November 4, 1967, in Cleburne, Texas, was well-known in his community for his strong work ethic and his ownership of Cowtown Excavation and Concrete. He was also remembered fondly as a manager for the Cleburne Yellow Jacket basketball team and for his cheerful and pleasant demeanor.
On the night of his death, Elmore was discovered in a hallway inside a
house located at 2520 N. Edgewood Terrace in Fort Worth's Central Meadowbrook neighborhood. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office determined that Elmore's cause of death was gunshot wounds, and the manner of death was homicide. Shortly after midnight, police officers were dispatched to the scene and later arrested 27-year-old Orlando Vaughn Gilbert of Ennis, Texas, in connection with the murder.
Gilbert was found at a gas station and taken into custody after officers decided to search the home on North Edgewood. He was charged with murder and held in custody at the Tarrant County Correction Center on a $100,000 bond. Friends and family remembered Elmore, affectionately nicknamed "Froggy," as a wonderful, generous friend with a great sense of humor who was always kind and generous with his time.
The investigation into Elmore's murder revealed that Gilbert was the primary suspect, and he was arrested and charged with the crime. The case brought significant attention to the community, and friends and family mourned the loss of a beloved individual who was deeply missed by all who knew him.
Elmore's death was a tragic event that shook the Fort Worth community, and the subsequent legal proceedings against Gilbert highlighted the serious nature of the crime. The case remains a poignant reminder of the impact of violence on individuals and their loved ones.
