Full Notification

NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: July 15, 2014
Modesto Police Department
Media Relations
Office of the Chief of Police
600 10th Street, Modesto, CA. 95354
Author: Officer Jamie Demings

MODESTO, CA – Modesto Police were called to investigate a report of a deceased male found in a house in the 100 block of I St.

Yesterday at about 2:50 PM police were dispatched to a call of a male in a house who appeared to be dead. His family had gone to check on him and found him down and non-responsive. Neighbors reported last seeing him on Saturday, July 12th.

When officers arrived they were told that the male had been dealing with health issues recently. Initially the death was thought to be natural. However, while investigating, officers found evidence that pointed to foul play.

Detectives went to the scene and were able to identify the victim as 52-year-old Robert Ross of Modesto. The circumstances behind the cause of death are still under investigation; however, at this time detectives have ruled it a homicide.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters may also text information to Crime Stoppers at 274637. Just type “TIP704” along with your message.

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