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Welton Betts

Case from Cedar-hill, TX dated Sep 25, 2016

Victim Details

Welton Betts

Male

Cedar-hill

TX

2016-09-25

44

Welton

Betts

07/08/2026

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On September 25, 2016, Welton Betts, a 44-year-old man from Cedar Hill, Texas, was tragically killed at a Texaco gas station in Cedar Hill. Betts, who was returning home after attending a Dallas Cowboys game, was shot by a gunman without provocation. His wife, Gail, witnessed the murder. Betts was known as a loving husband, father, and brother who lived a quiet, good life in Corsicana.

The suspect in Betts' murder was identified as Juan Navarro Rios, also known by aliases such as Silvestr ...
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  • Dallas News: 44-year-old shot dead on way home from Cowboys game as 'mayhem' unfolded in Cedar Hill, Dallas | Crime | Dallas News
  • Spree shooter sentenced to life in prison for killing 1 man ... - Medium
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    Does anyone else find it incredibly touching how the Betts family handled such an unthinkable traged... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been thinking about how strong Gail Betts must be? Witnessing something so unimagina... ...Read More
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    I came across an interesting piece of evidence that hasn't been discussed much yet. Does anyone know... ...Read More
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