Michael Salas and the 2004 Deltona �Xbox Murders�
Overview
On August 6, 2004, four men�Troy Victorino, Jerone Hunter, Robert Cannon, and Michael Salas�broke into a home on Telford Lane in Deltona, Florida, and murdered six people in what became known as the Deltona massacre or the �Xbox murders.� Investigators determined the assailants used baseball bats and a blade (described in court records as a machete/knife) during a revenge-motivated home invasion. The attack also left a small dog dead.
Location
The crime occurred at 3106 Telford Lane, Deltona, Volusia County, Florida. It remains the deadliest mass murder in county history.
Motive and Lead-Up
Authorities said the primary motive was retaliation against resident Erin Belanger, who had recently evicted Victorino from her grandmother�s house and boxed up belongings he claimed�including an Xbox console and clothing. Witness statements described the group obtaining bats beforehand and voicing plans to �bash� victims.
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