Jeffrey Lee Walton, 50, of Hillsborough, North Carolina, was murdered at his home on December 25, 2007. Walton lived at 3303 New Sharon Church Road and was self-employed. He was born December 8, 1957, in Rowan County and was the son of Annie Shipwash Hunt and Donald Ross Walton.

Authorities say Randall Standifer broke into Walton’s residence, shot and killed him, then stole money. Standifer also kidnapped his ex-girlfriend, Diana Koutsis, from the scene and struck her with the barrel of a 20-gauge shotgun, injuring her. Standifer was charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, breaking and entering, first-degree kidnapping, and assault on a female; he was denied bond on the murder charge and had a $150,000 bond set on the other counts. A probable cause hearing was scheduled for January 7, 2008.

Walton’s family and the Hillsborough community were left reeling by the killing. If anyone knew Walton, his movements that Christmas Day, or has information about the case, please come forward.