Alton Beasley

Alton Beasley

Alton Beasley was a 61 year old man who committed a murder suicide in November 2007. Investigators think alcohol was a contributing factor.

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Alton Beasley 911 Transcript

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The 911 tape was released by police to the media.  The audio file is graphic and includes the victims terror screams.  The release of the 911 tape has sparked a debate about whether or not authorities should have distributed graphic content like this to the public.   The transcript of the Alton Beasley 911 call is here:   Victim: "I need a cop. I've been shot. 1040 Holly Lane." 911 Dispatch: "You've been shot? What's the address?" Victim: "1040 Holly Lane." 911 Dispatch: "1040 Holly Road?" Victim: "Yes. He's come over here. He shot four people. Hurry, please hurry." 911 Dispatch: "Anybody hurt there, ... Read Full Story

Willa Beasley had conflict with Alton Beasley long before the murders

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Willa Beasley, 65, was going through a nasty divorce with Alton Beasley long before the murder suicide.  Alton was a 61-year-old man who Willa claimed "drank up everything that we had".  Willa complained of his spending habits and their financial problems. "I had to leave the Defendant due to his mental and physical abuse," Willa Beasley said in a sworn statement. "If I did not leave, I don't believe that I would be alive much longer." Read Full Story

Welcome to our wikizine about Alton Beasley

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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Alton Beasley". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story
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