02281996 - Damon Barton - Convicted For Breaking Into Home Of Ex - Murdered Wife/Officer Anna Hamilton Barton June 12, 2014

02281996 - Damon Barton - Convicted For Breaking Into Home Of Ex: Kenniqua Bonner

06122014 - Detroit PD Officer Anna Hamilton Barton - Murdered by husband, Damon Barton

On June 12, 2014, Detroit Police Officer Anna Hamilton Barton was shot and killed by her husband Damon Barton. At the time of her murder, Officer Hamilton was considering filing for divorce from her husband. Damon was on parole at the time he murdered Officer Hamilton-Barton

Detroit PD Officer Anna Hamilton Barton - Murdered - June 12, 2014

Damon Barton's violent past:

In 1996 Damon was convicted of 1st degree home invasion, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, assault with intent to commit murder, and felonious assault.

In that incident, Damon Barton's had broken into the home of his ex girlfriend - Kenniqua Bonner. Barton expressed anger over the demise of their relationship and threatened to kill her, struggled with Bonner’s mother, and fired shots at Bonner as she ran from her house carrying her child. 

Barton was charged with assault with intent to commit murder, felonious assault, first-degree home invasion, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. 

The jury convicted Barton of first-degree home invasion, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, assault with intent to commit murder, and felonious assault.

In 1996, Barton was sentenced to 17 - 30 years in prison. He served 17 years and released from prison on parole on March 19, 2013. 

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01291996 - Officer Richard Kelly - Domestic Assault & Standoff With Police - NEWS ARTICLES

January 29, 1996: Former Officer Richard Kelley, Detroit Police Department
20-HOUR STANDOFF ENDS WITH ARREST OF EX-COP
January 30, 1996 •• 835 words •• ID: 9601040322. Detroit Free PressA retired policeman who fired at one officer and held scores of others at bay Monday for almost a full day had avoided prosecution for similar incidents because he knew the system, a Detroit police official said. But this time -- the third major incident involving Richard Kelley, domestic violence and a standoff with police that paralyzed his neighborhood -- the 43-year-old decorated officer and 23-year veteran of the force will face felony charges, said Executive Deputy Chief Benny

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EX-COP HELD AFTER 20-HOUR STANDOFF
January 30, 1996 •• 768 words •• ID: 9601040182. Detroit Free PressA retired policeman who fired at one officer and held scores of others at bay Monday for 20 hours had avoided prosecution for similar incidents because he knew the system, a Detroit police official said. But this time -- the third major incident involving Richard Kelley, domestic violence and a standoff with police that paralyzed his neighborhood -- the 43-year-old decorated officer and 23-year veteran of the force can expect to face felony charges, said Executive Deputy Chief Benny

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FORMER UNDERCOVER COP COULD GET LIFE SENTENCE ON BEATING CHARGES
January 31, 1996 •• 416 words •• ID: 9601040201. Detroit Free PressOnce named Detroit's cop of the year, Richard Kelley now faces a possible life sentence. The 43-year-old former undercover detective stood silent Tuesday before 36th District Court Magistrate Deborah Ross Adams as she read off the charges: assault to commit great bodily harm less than murder, one felony firearms charge and three counts of assault with intent to murder. He is being held on $50,000 cash bond. Police said Kelley fired shots at three officers late Sunday and