Latest Developments in the Delbert Belton Murder Case; Kenan Adams-Kinard & Demetrius Glenn
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Demetrius Glenn sentenced to 16 years in prison
Demetrius Glenn sentenced to 16 years in prison
SPOKANE, Wash. - The second teenager who admitted to killing 88-year-old WWII veteran Delbert "Shorty" Belton in August 2013 has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his part in the murder. Glenn took a last minute plea deal earlier this month just prior to his trial beginning.
More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - The second teenager who admitted to killing 88-year-old WWII veteran Delbert "Shorty" Belton in August 2013 has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his part in the murder. Glenn took a last minute plea deal earlier this month just prior to his trial beginning.
More >>Delbert Belton murder suspect admits guilt; Prosecutors recommend 16 years
Delbert Belton murder suspect admits guilt; Prosecutors recommend 16 years
SPOKANE, Wash. - Demetrius Glenn, the second teenager accused of killing 88-year-old WWII veteran Delbert "Shorty" Belton, made a last minute plea deal Monday morning just prior to his trial beginning.More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - Demetrius Glenn, the second teenager accused of killing 88-year-old WWII veteran Delbert "Shorty" Belton, made a last minute plea deal Monday morning just prior to his trial beginning. Jury selection in Glenn's trial was expected to begin Monday morning, but instead a plea deal was announced. More >>Demetrius Glenn due in court today
Demetrius Glenn due in court today
SPOKANE, Wash. - Demetrius Glenn, the second suspect in the beating death of 88-year-old World War II veteran Delbert Belton, is due to be in court Monday. He was granted a continuance in January after Kenan Adams-Kinard changed his plea to guilty. Glenn's trial was moved to March 2, after Adams-Kinard was sentenced to 20 years in prison for Belton's murder.More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - Demetrius Glenn, the second suspect in the beating death of 88-year-old World War II veteran Delbert Belton, is due to be in court Monday. He was granted a continuance in January after Kenan Adams-Kinard changed his plea to guilty. Glenn's trial was moved to March 2, after Adams-Kinard was sentenced to 20 years in prison for Belton's murder.More >>Kenan Adams-Kinard scheduled to be sentenced for Delbert Belton murder on Thursday
Kenan Adams-Kinard scheduled to be sentenced for Delbert Belton murder on Thursday
SPOKANE, Wash. - Nearly a month after changing his plea to guilty in the death of 88-year-old Delbert "Shorty" Belton, Kenan Adams-Kinard is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday afternoon. More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - Nearly a month after changing his plea to guilty in the death of 88-year-old Delbert "Shorty" Belton, Kenan Adams-Kinard is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday afternoon. Under a plea deal agreed to in January, Adams-Kinard faces anywhere from 20-27 years in prison.More >>Trial of Belton murder suspect Demetrius Glenn pushed to March
Trial of Belton murder suspect Demetrius Glenn pushed to March
SPOKANE, Wash. - A day after one suspect in the murder of Delbert Belton changed his plea to guilty, the second suspect, Demetrius Glenn was in court seeking a delay in his trial.Glenn's trial was scheduled to begin on Monday, but his co-defendant Kenan Adams-Kinard changed his plea on Wednesday to guilty. More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - A day after one suspect in the murder of Delbert Belton changed his plea to guilty, the second suspect, Demetrius Glenn was in court seeking a delay in his trial.Glenn's trial was scheduled to begin on Monday, but his co-defendant Kenan Adams-Kinard changed his plea on Wednesday to guilty. More >>Delbert Belton murder suspect expected to change plea on Wednesday
Delbert Belton murder suspect expected to change plea on Wednesday
SPOKANE, Wash. - Sources close to the case tell KHQ's Dylan Wohlenhaus that Kenan Adams-Kinard is expected to change his not guilty plea to guilty for the murder of Delbert Belton. More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - Sources close to the case tell KHQ's Dylan Wohlenhaus that Kenan Adams-Kinard is expected to change his not guilty plea to guilty for the murder of Delbert Belton. In exchange prosecutors will drop the lesser changes against Kinard for theft and assault. No party has yet agreed to the deal and Kinard has yet to officially change his plea in front of a judge. More >>One year later: remembering murder victim Delbert Belton
One year later: remembering murder victim Delbert Belton
SPOKANE, Wash.- Friday marked one year since World War II veteran Delbert "Shorty" Belton was killed. On August 22nd, 2013, Belton was beat to death in his car, outside of Eagle's Lodge in the 6400 block of N. Lidgerwood Ave.One year after Belton's death, friends gathered outside Eagle's lodge to remember their friend.More >>SPOKANE, Wash.- Friday marked one year since World War II veteran Delbert "Shorty" Belton was killed. On August 22nd, 2013, Belton was beat to death in his car, outside of Eagle's Lodge in the 6400 block of N. Lidgerwood Ave.One year after Belton's death, friends gathered outside Eagle's lodge to remember their friend.
More >>Eagles Lodge plans to honor Delbert 'Shorty' Belton one year after his murder
Eagles Lodge plans to honor Delbert 'Shorty' Belton one year after his murder
SPOKANE, Wash. - On the night August 22nd, 2013, World War II veteran Delbert "Shorty" Belton was found badly beaten inside his car outside the Eagles Lodge in north Spokane. More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - On the night August 22nd, 2013, World War II veteran Delbert "Shorty" Belton was found badly beaten inside his car outside the Eagles Lodge in north Spokane. He later died from his injuries.Through their investigation, detectives named two teenagers as the prime suspects in the murder: Kenan Adams-Kinard and Demetrius Glenn. INSIDE>>>|Previous Coverage|
More >>KHQ Obtains Several Hundred Pages Of Investigative Documents In The Murder Of WWII Veteran Delbert Belton
KHQ Obtains Several Hundred Pages Of Investigative Documents In The Murder Of WWII Veteran Delbert Belton
SPOKANE, Wash. - Shortly after the murder of 88-year-old Delbert Belton, KHQ requested the investigative documents through the public records law. More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - Shortly after the murder of 88-year-old Delbert Belton, KHQ requested the investigative documents through the public records law. INSIDE>>>|PHOTO: Evidence|AUDIO: 911 Tapes|VIDEO: KHQ Reports|More >>UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Arrested For Shooting; Brother Is Suspect In Belton Murder
UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Arrested For Shooting; Brother Is Suspect In Belton Murder
KHQ EXCLUSIVE: WWII Vets Family Responds To Death Threats: 'Stop The Hate!'
KHQ EXCLUSIVE: WWII Vets Family Responds To Death Threats: 'Stop The Hate!'
"It makes me sick to my stomach. It really does." Those were the words of Dana Belton, Delbert Belton's granddaughter.
More >>"It makes me sick to my stomach. It really does." Those were the words of Dana Belton, Delbert Belton's granddaughter, when she learned that the Aryan Brotherhood has a bounty and death threat out for the two boys that police believe killed her grandfather.More >>Murder Suspect's Attorney Suppresses Case Documents After KHQ Public Records Request Filed With City Of Spokane
Murder Suspect's Attorney Suppresses Case Documents After KHQ Public Records Request Filed With City Of Spokane
Chris Phelps, the attorney for 16-year-old Demetrius Glenn, filed a motion to not release the investigation documents to the public until after he and his client have had a chance to review what the city aims to make public.More >>Chris Phelps, the attorney for 16-year-old Demetrius Glenn, filed a motion to not release the investigation documents to the public until after he and his client have had a chance to review what the city aims to make public. More >>VET BEATEN TO DEATH: Aryan Brotherhood Places Bounty In Case
VET BEATEN TO DEATH: Aryan Brotherhood Places Bounty In Case
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Two Spokane teenagers charged with beating a World War II veteran to death were targeted for retribution by the Aryan Brotherhood.More >>SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Two Spokane teenagers charged with beating a World War II veteran to death were targeted for retribution by the Aryan Brotherhood. The Spokesman-Review says court documents indicate the white supremacist prison gang placed a $10,000 bounty on the heads of the two young defendants.More >>Trial Pushed Back For Both Suspects In Beating Death Of WWII Veteran
Trial Pushed Back For Both Suspects In Beating Death Of WWII Veteran
SPOKANE, Wash. - The trial for Kenan Adams-Kinard and Demetrius Glenn, both 16-years-old, was set for November 4th but has now been pushed back to March 17th. This decision was made on October 18th at their pre-trial hearing.
Adams-Kinard's attorney is the one who pushed for delaying the trial.More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - The trial for Kenan Adams-Kinard and Demetrius Glenn, both 16-years-old, was set for November 4th but has now been pushed back to March 17th. This decision was made on October 18th at their pre-trial hearing.
Adams-Kinard's attorney is the one who pushed for delaying the trial.
More >>Teens Who Beat WWII Vet To Death In Court Today
Teens Who Beat WWII Vet To Death In Court Today
SPOKANE, Wash. - Two teenagers who investigators say beat a world war two veteran to death will be in court later today. Investigators say Kenan Adams-Kinard and Demetrius Glenn were trying to rob 88-year-old Delbert Belton outside the Eagles Lodge in Spokane in late august. People at the scene said Belton's injuries were so severe, he was almost unrecognizable.More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - Two teenagers who investigators say beat a world war two veteran to death will be in court later today. Investigators say Kenan Adams-Kinard and Demetrius Glenn were trying to rob 88-year-old Delbert Belton outside the Eagles Lodge in Spokane in late august. People at the scene said Belton's injuries were so severe, he was almost unrecognizable.
More >>Vet Murder Suspect Possibly Writes Confession Letter
Vet Murder Suspect Possibly Writes Confession Letter
KHQ.COM - The Spokane County Prosecutor's office released a letter to KHQ Thursday in which the writer details the late August beating death of World War II veteran Delbert Belton.More >>KHQ.COM - The Spokane County Prosecutor's office released a letter to KHQ Thursday in which the writer details the late August beating death of World War II veteran Delbert Belton. The letter appears be signed by Kenan Adams-Kinard, one of the two 16-year-olds that is accused of beating Belton to death on August 21st, 2013.
More >>SPOKANE VET BEATEN: New Court Documents Reveal Details About The Brutal Attack
SPOKANE VET BEATEN: New Court Documents Reveal Details About The Brutal Attack
KHQ.COM - Newly released court documents reveal what happened the night that a local veteran was beaten to death.More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - Court documents released Wednesday unveil new details about what happened the night Delbert Belton was brutally attacked and details about the morning Kenan Adams-Kinard was taken into custody. READ MORE DETAILS INSIDE OF THE STORY>>>>
More >>VET BEATING: Kinard Claims Belton Was A Drug Dealer
VET BEATING: Kinard Claims Belton Was A Drug Dealer
Three Juveniles Charged With Rendering Criminal Assistance
Three Juveniles Charged With Rendering Criminal Assistance
The three teenagers who helped hide Kenan Adams-Kinard appeared in Spokane County Juvenile Court Tuesday. More >>The three teenagers who helped hide Kenan Adams-Kinard appeared in Spokane County Juvenile Court Tuesday. Two of the teens are 17-years-old and one is 16-years-old, which means their names have not been released and their pictures cannot be show. No one knew where Kenan Adams-Kinard was hiding until early Monday morning. More >>Delbert Belton's Sister On His Beating Death: 'It Just Makes Me Very Angry'
Delbert Belton's Sister On His Beating Death: 'It Just Makes Me Very Angry'
It's been a nightmare of a week for 78-year-old Alberta Tosh, after her older brother, Delbert Belton, 88, died after being brutally attacked while sitting in his car. More >>It's been a nightmare of a week for 78-year-old Alberta Tosh, after her older brother, Delbert Belton, 88, died after being brutally attacked while sitting in his car. But now that a second arrest has been made in the case, it helps. "I had prayed already that morning that they'd find him, and they did," Tosh told KHQ's Kelsey Watts, on the arrest of Kenan Adams-Kinard, 16.More >>Delbert Belton's Friends Speak Out About His Death
Delbert Belton's Friends Speak Out About His Death
A memorial for Delbert "Shorty" Belton, 88, continues to grow outside the Eagles Lodge in North Spokane, where Belton was brutally beaten and left for dead last Wednesday night.
More >>A memorial for Delbert "Shorty" Belton, 88, continues to grow outside the Eagles Lodge in North Spokane, where Belton was brutally beaten and left for dead last Wednesday night. "To think this could happen is beyond belief," Belton's neighbor Wes Ackaret said. "It just destroys your heart and soul." If there is any good out of this terrible situation, his friends say it's the outpouring of support from the community.More >>Police Chief Responds To Belton Murder
Police Chief Responds To Belton Murder
Tuesday, as Kenan Adams-Kinard, the second suspect in the homicide of WWII veteran Delbert Belton appears in court, the Spokane Police Department continues to investigate this tragic incident.
More >>Tuesday, as Kenan Adams-Kinard, the second suspect in the homicide of WWII veteran Delbert Belton appears in court, the Spokane Police Department continues to investigate this tragic incident and is working closely with prosecutors to ensure that justice is served.
More >>VET BEATING COURT DOCUMENTS: Both Murder Suspects Have Criminal Records
VET BEATING COURT DOCUMENTS: Both Murder Suspects Have Criminal Records
Court records show 16-year-old murder suspect Demetrius Glenn has a record dating back two years.More >>Court records show 16-year-old murder suspect Demetrius Glenn has a record dating back two years. In the afternoon on September 29, 2011, Glenn was with a group in Rochester Park near Rowan and Magnolia in north Spokane. Documents say Glenn and the group of teenagers he was with surrounded and confronted another teenager because they saw a black bandana on the ground which they took as an act of disrespect.More >>Murder Suspect's Family Happy The Search Is Over
Murder Suspect's Family Happy The Search Is Over
Early Monday morning the second suspect, 16-year-old Kenan Adams-Kinard, wanted in connection with the beating death of 88-year-old Delbert Belton, was taken into custody.More >>Early Monday morning the second suspect, 16-year-old Kenan Adams-Kinard, wanted in connection with the beating death of 88-year-old Delbert Belton, was taken into custody. Kenan's Uncle and Father say they are both happy the search for him is over and that he was taken into custody safely. The Kinard family had asked anyone who knew of Kenan's whereabouts to call them, so the family could turn him in. More >>Delbert Belton Murder Suspect Makes First Court Appearance
Delbert Belton Murder Suspect Makes First Court Appearance
The courtroom was packed Monday for the first appearance of 16-year-old Demetrius Glenn with friends and family of both Delbert Belton and Demetrius Glenn.More >>The courtroom was packed Monday for the first appearance of 16-year-old Demetrius Glenn with friends and family of both Delbert Belton and Demetrius Glenn. There are a lot of emotions on both sides of this case, so extra security was added to the courtroom for the first appearance Monday. Judge Richard Leland kept bail set at what the state had recommended.More >>EXCLUSIVE: Family Of Accused Murderer Pleads For His Surrender
EXCLUSIVE: Family Of Accused Murderer Pleads For His Surrender
The family of 16-year-old Kenan Adams-Kinard spoke only to KHQ Saturday as police continue to search for him in connection with the beating death of 88-year-old Delbert Belton.More >>The family of 16-year-old Kenan Adams-Kinard spoke only to KHQ Saturday as police continue to search for him in connection with the beating death of 88-year-old Delbert Belton. Both Kenan's father and uncle asked to remain anonymous to protect the safety of the family. Right now, both stress the need for Kenan to come forward and turn himself in to police. More >>

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