Peter Anders, a 41-year-old resident of Sacramento, California, was found shot to death in his office on July 3, 1986. Investigators tied the killing to a tenant who owed Anders rent; that tenant was later arrested, tried and convicted of first-degree murder. Prosecutors emphasized the tenant’s financial troubles and prior disputes with Anders as the motive, while the defense sought a lesser charge by arguing the killing was not premeditated. Physical evidence, circumstantial details and witness testimony were presented at trial and persuaded a jury to convict.

Anders’ death emerged from a landlord–tenant dispute that escalated into deadly violence. If anyone knew Anders, rented from him, or has information about the circumstances surrounding his office shooting, please come forward.