Rural Major Case Squad Back At Work In Cole Camp Murders Investigation:

The Rural Major Case Squad investigating the June 9th murders of Sharon, Donnie and Taron Luetjen reconvened this morning (06-30-09.)

There are about fifteen investigators from at least ten different law enforcement agencies that are following up on leads and making contact with people on information that has been received by law enforcement in the case.

Last Saturday the Luetjen's nephew, Robert B. Blurton, was arrested in Kansas and charged with three counts of first-degree murder in connection to his relatives deaths. He is fighting extradition back to Missouri and is being held in the Anderson County jail on a three million dollar cash only bond.

Authorities are also asking the media for unedited copies of news conferences and the Luetjen's funerals.

The Rural Major Case Squad is still asking anyone that may have information pertaining to the triple homicide investigation to contact them at any of the following numbers: Cole Camp Police Department at 660-668-2321, the Benton County Sheriff's Department at 660-438-5252, or the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop A Headquarters at 816-622-0800 with any information pertaining to the triple homicide.



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June 30, 2009

EMPHASIS: Rural Major Case Squad Reconvenes Regarding Triple Homicide Investigation In Cole Camp

The Rural Major Case Squad was reconvened this morning at 9:00 a.m. After a briefing session, approximately 15 investigators from at least 10 different law enforcement agencies began following up leads and making contact with several individuals on information that has been received.

Robert Blurton is currently being held in Garnett, KS, on an arrest warrant for three counts of first degree murder. Blurton’s bond is $3 million. The Rural Major Case Squad continues to seek the public's assistance in this investigation. Please contact the Cole Camp Police Department at 660-668-2321, the Benton County Sheriff's Department at 660-438-5252, or the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop A Headquarters at 816-622-0800 with any information pertaining to the triple homicide.

The Rural Major Case Squad is also seeking the media’s assistance in this investigation. The squad would like unedited copies of any footage of the news conferences and funeral associated with this case. Please send all copies of videos to the attention of Sgt. Hugh Fowler, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop A Headquarters, 504 S. E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO. 64063.