On May 8, 2017, Dalton Patterson, a 76-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was found dead as a result of homicide. Authorities reported that Patterson had been shot, and his body was discovered in the northeast part of Houston. After a lengthy investigation, the case saw a significant development when two individuals were arrested and charged in connection to his death.
Josue Casco was charged with capital murder while Herbert James Simon faced charges of murder. Both men were reportedly connected to Patterson and were already in custody for separate charges. The investigation revealed that the suspects had a personal connection to the victim, suggesting a targeted attack rather than a random crime.
Authorities reported that there were efforts to cover up the crime, including the use of items such as gloves and trash bags purchased from a local store. The case, which had gone cold for a while, was reopened following new evidence that linked both men to the crime. Patterson's family expressed some relief following the arrests, though they noted that true closure would be challenging given the nature of the loss.
