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Thomas Niblo

Case from Abilene, TX dated Dec 12, 2016

Victim Details

Thomas Niblo

Male

White / Caucasian

Abilene

TX

2016-12-12

54

Thomas

Niblo

07/11/2026

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Thomas Alexander Niblo, a 54-year-old Caucasian male from Abilene, Texas, was tragically shot and killed in his home on December 12, 2016. Niblo, a well-known real estate developer and rancher, was found in his bed with multiple gunshot wounds. His wife, Cheryl, was in the bathroom at the time and managed to escape unharmed by locking the door and fleeing the house to call for help.

The investigation into Niblo's death led to the arrest of his brother-in-law, Luke Matthew Sweetser, in Sep ...
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  • KTXS: Abilene police obtain warrant for DNA of murder victim's brother-in-law
  • Abilene Reporter-News: Arrest made in connection to death of Realtor Tom Niblo
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