Cruz Burnham, a man from Red Rock, Texas, was tragically killed on September 29, 2019. He was fatally shot by Anthony Voight, 53, as Burnham was leaving Voight's property. According to the arrest affidavit, Voight and Burnham got into an argument when Burnham and a witness went to Voight's house to collect personal belongings. Voight shot Burnham as he approached a gate to leave.
Voight, who has ties to the Aryan Brotherhood, a white supremacist gang, was arrested and charged with murder.
The investigation revealed that Voight was part of a major crime ring responsible for over $765,000 worth of property theft, including heavy equipment and vehicles. Some of the stolen items were found on Voight's property in Red Rock. Voight confessed to the killing after Bastrop County deputies arrived and placed him in custody. He was taken to the Bastrop County jail with bail set at $500,000.
The case drew significant attention due to Voight's connections to the Aryan Brotherhood and the broader implications of gang-related crime in the area. The Bastrop County grand jury indicted Voight on murder charges, and the case became part of a larger investigation into criminal activities linked to white supremacist gangs.
Burnham's death was one of several homicides in Bastrop County that year, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence and criminal activity in the region. The community and law enforcement continued to work together to address these issues and bring those responsible to justice.
