Robert Stewart, a 49-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity from Houston, Texas, tragically passed away on August 16, 2020. The circumstances surrounding his death were particularly violent and involved his younger brother, Cory Madison Kellett. According to police reports, Kellett allegedly stabbed Robert Stewart to death with a foot-long curved sword, often described as a "pirate sword," during an altercation at Stewart's residence on the city's southeast side.
The incident occurred on
September 28, 2020, when Kellett, who was 29 years old at the time, confronted his brother outside the house. Witnesses reported that Kellett pulled out the knife and slashed Robert Stewart's neck, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Robert Stewart succumbed to his injuries about 40 minutes later.
Following the stabbing, Kellett fled the scene in his Alfa Romeo sports car. He was later identified as the primary suspect in the case. The Houston Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Kellett on charges of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The investigation revealed that Kellett had a history of violent behavior and had previously been involved in altercations with his brother.
Kellett managed to evade arrest for a significant period but was eventually apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service in Colorado on October 27, 2023. He was found hiding in the Denver metro area and was subsequently extradited back to Houston to face the charges. The case highlighted the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking and apprehending fugitives who commit violent crimes and then attempt to flee the jurisdiction.
The tragic death of Robert Stewart and the subsequent legal proceedings against Cory Kellett underscore the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of swift and effective law enforcement responses to such incidents. The case also serves as a reminder of the need for community awareness and support for victims of domestic violence to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
