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Seth Barton

Case from Muncie, IN dated Jan 09, 2020

Victim Details

Seth Barton

Male

White / Caucasian

Muncie

IN

2020-01-09

19

Seth

Barton

07/18/2026

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In the winter of 2020, the life of 19-year-old Seth Barton was tragically cut short in his hometown of Muncie, Indiana. On the morning of January 9th, Muncie police were dispatched to an apartment complex on West White River Boulevard after reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered Seth Barton, a male, who had sustained a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal.

Investigators began to piece together the events of that morning through ...
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  • WRTV: Man arrested in connection with Muncie homicide investigation
  • FOX59: UPDATE: Coroner identifies man killed at Muncie apartment complex
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