Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Christopher Butler death by force case profile photo

Christopher Butler

Case from Charleston, WV dated Dec 12, 2016

Victim Details

Christopher Butler

Male

Black / African American

Charleston

WV

2016-12-12

26

Christopher

Butler

07/07/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On December 12, 2016, a tragic incident occurred in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, resulting in the death of Christopher Moses Butler, a 26-year-old man from Detroit. The incident took place at the Drexel Place apartments, a residential complex in the area. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office, Butler was killed in a shooting that was not a random occurrence, but rather a targeted event.

The investigation revealed that several other people were present in the apartment at the tim ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Christopher Butler, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Warrant Issued for Cross Lanes Fatal Shooting
  • Christopher Moses Butler, age 26 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 2 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    Hey everyone, just wanted to bring up something I’ve been pondering about the case of Christopher ... ...Read More
    09/22/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Christopher Butler

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Charleston, West-virginia

    Dontaze Mosley death by force case in Charleston, WV

    Dontaze Mosley

    Death: Aug 26, 2022
    On a tragic Friday afternoon in Charleston, West Virginia, Dontaze Mosley, a 34-year-old Black man, , ...Read More
    Richard E. Crowder death by force case in Charleston, WV

    Richard E. Crowder

    Death: Feb 13, 2024
    Richard E. Crowder, a 74-year-old White/Caucasian male, was found dead on February 13, 2024, inside e ...Read More
    Jamaine Sutton death by force case in Charleston, WV

    Jamaine Sutton

    Death: May 14, 2016
    Jamaine Sutton, a 32-year-old Black / African American male, was fatally shot on May 14, 2016, in Ch C ...Read More
    Caleb Marcum death by force case in Charleston, WV

    Caleb Marcum

    Death: Jan 01, 2021
    Caleb James Marcum, a 19-year-old White male from Red House, West Virginia, lost his life during a c ...Read More
    Jerry Alan Jones death by force case in Charleston, WV

    Jerry Alan Jones

    Death: Sep 13, 2009
    On September 13, 2009, Patrolman Jerry Alan Jones, a 27-year-old officer with the Charleston Police e ...Read More
    Dominic Clark death by force case in Charleston, WV

    Dominic Clark

    Death: Oct 23, 2015
    On October 23, 2015, a tragic incident occurred in Charleston, West Virginia, resulting in the fatal a ...Read More
    Charles Raymond Barnes death by force case in Charleston, WV

    Charles Raymond Barnes

    Death: Nov 05, 2020
    In the early morning hours of November 5, 2020, a tragedy unfolded on the West Side of Charleston, W ...Read More