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David Lawton IN 08-19-2009

David Lawton, 30

IN, St. Joseph Co.

August 19, 2009

David was shot multiple times by his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend, Arden Balmer.

Believing them to be romantically involved, Balmer lured his friend, David, and his ex-girlfriend to his parent’s lake house. Balmer then fatally shot David and held his ex-girlfriend at gunpoint.

After a lengthy standoff, Balmer was shot in the shoulder by police. Balmer had a history of abusive relationship behavior; a previous victim had an order of protection against him.

Balmer was found guilty of murder and criminal confinement and was sentenced to 64 years in prison.

Source:

ICADVINC.org - Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence  -2008-2009 & 2009-2010 Statistics from ICADV Member Programs - 2008-2009 & 2009-2010 DV Deaths - 2009-2010 DV Fatality Review Report

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