In the late summer of 2015, the community of Richmond, Virginia, was shaken by the discovery of a beloved local man's untimely death. Almon L. Winston, a 37-year-old Black male, was found deceased on August 22, 2015. His body was discovered by an individual who was out walking their dog, a grim beginning to a case that would leave many questions unanswered.
The cause of his death was determined to be from gun violence.
Almon Winston was a father to two sons and a grandfather to one granddaughter. He was also survived by his mother, father, and a host of other family and friends who were left to grapple with the sudden and violent loss. The initial shock and outpouring of grief from the community were palpable, as those who knew him remembered a loving and beautiful person.
In the wake of the discovery, the Richmond Police Department launched a homicide investigation into Winston's death. However, details about potential suspects or the circumstances leading to his killing were not publicly released. As time passed, information about any progress in the case, including potential arrests or persons of interest, remained scarce.
To date, the death of Almon Winston is considered an unresolved case. Publicly available information and official sources have not indicated that any arrests have been made or any suspects formally identified in connection with his murder. The investigation remains open, a poignant and lingering mystery for his family and the Richmond community, who continue to await justice for a life cut tragically short.
