Dalton Patterson, 76, was found shot to death in the northeast section of Houston on May 8, 2017. Authorities have classified his death as a homicide. Reports say the suspects were known to Patterson, indicating this was a targeted attack rather than a random act. Investigators described efforts to conceal the crime, including use of gloves and trash bags purchased locally.

After a lengthy investigation that had stalled for a time, the case was reopened when new evidence linked two men to Patterson’s killing. Josue Casco was charged with capital murder and Herbert James Simon was charged with murder; both were already in custody on separate matters when the charges were filed. Patterson’s family said the arrests brought some relief, while acknowledging that full closure would be difficult.

If anyone knew Dalton Patterson or has information about his death, please come forward to assist the ongoing case.