Dallas Eller

In the quiet community of Fonda, New York, the life of Dallas 'Rocky' Eller Jr., a 56-year-old male, came to an unexpected and violent end on Monday, January 6, 2020. A lifelong resident of the area and a carpenter by trade, Eller was known for his love of family, especially his grandchildren, and his enjoyment of simple pleasures like playing horseshoes, cards, and gardening. He was a fan of Elvis, John Wayne, and the Dallas Cowboys, a man who had been with his wife, Michelle, for 23 years before they married in 2018.

The events of that January day shattered the peace of their Fonda home. Dallas Eller was found to have died from a gunshot wound to the chest. An autopsy later confirmed that the cause of death was a hemorrhage and trauma resulting from the wound. The circumstances of his death were not accidental, leading to a swift investigation by law enforcement.

In a tragic turn of events, the suspect in the shooting was identified as Dallas Eller's own son, Alexander R. Eller, who was 20 years old at the time. Following an investigation into the incident, Alexander was arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter in connection with his father's death. State Police officials announced the charge but did not publicly disclose a motive or the specific details that led to the fatal encounter between father and son. Information regarding the progression of the legal case against Alexander R. Eller, including details of any trial or conviction, has not been made publicly available in online sources.