ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Authorities have charged a man in connection with a murder that took place over four years ago in St. Louis. Timothy B. Stokes, 55, is facing a single count of first-degree murder in the death of Brian Culton, who was found dead in his home in the Patch neighborhood in June 2019.
Stokes, who is currently serving a life sentence in Illinois for the murder of Michelle Williams, was implicated in Culton’s death after new evidence surfaced. According to police reports, Culton was found dead in his home with multiple gunshot wounds. A witness at the scene reported seeing a woman, described as the victim’s “ex-girlfriend,” enter the house with an unidentified man. Authorities recovered a shell casing from the scene.
Following Culton’s murder, Stokes was involved in the fatal shooting of Michelle Williams in East St. Louis just hours later. He was apprehended by Illinois State Police (ISP) troopers after firing shots at them. During questioning, Stokes admitted to both murders, claiming that he went to Culton’s house to rob him and shot him when he refused to hand over his money.
Brian Culton, a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, was well-known and respected by his neighbors. Stokes’s arrest comes after years of investigation into the heinous crime that shook the Patch neighborhood. The community can now find closure as the suspect faces charges for the murder of Brian Culton.
In conclusion, Timothy B. Stokes has been charged with first-degree murder in the 2019 killing of Brian Culton in St. Louis. Stokes is currently serving a life sentence in Illinois for the murder of Michelle Williams, which took place on the same day. The arrest of Stokes brings a sense of closure to the community and justice for the victim’s family.