The person at the center of this case
Oakey Albert 'Al' Kite Jr.
Homicide · Open - Unsolved
21 years waiting · since 2004
UNKNOWN SUSPECT - UNSOLVED HOMICIDE - AURORA, COLORADO
Justice for Oakey Albert 'Al' Kite Jr. — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who is the man using the alias 'Robert Cooper' with false identification and possible Eastern European accent?
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evidence
Lead #2Can surveillance video from the ATM be enhanced or cross-referenced with other cases to identify the suspect?
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vehicle
Lead #3Where did Kite's pickup truck originate from after being abandoned, and can traffic cameras help trace the suspect's movements?
On May 25, 2004, 53-year-old Oakey Albert Kite Jr. was found murdered in the basement of his Aurora, Colorado home—bound, beaten, tortured, and stabbed. A man using the alias 'Robert Cooper' who rented a room from Kite is the primary suspect; he fled using Kite's truck and attempted to use his stolen debit card at an ATM captured on surveillance video. Despite decades of investigation, the suspect's true identity remains unknown, and anyone with information about a white male in his 40s-50s with a possible Eastern European accent, a limp, and who used a cane is urged to contact authorities.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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witness
Lead #4Are there other landlords or businesses where 'Robert Cooper' may have rented or worked using false credentials?
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clue
Lead #5What connection exists between the suspect's claimed Wells Fargo employment and his actual background?
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Source Narrative
Aurora, Colorado May 25, 2004 On May 25, 2004, the body of 53-year-old Oakey Albert "Al" Kite, Jr. was discovered in the basement of his residence in Aurora, CO.
Kite had been bound, beaten, tortured, and stabbed. Kite’s wallet and cell phone were taken from the scene.
An unidentified male attempted to use his debit card at an ATM following the murder. Surveillance video from the ATM shows a male wearing a ski mask driving Kite’s pickup truck, which was later recovered near Kite’s residence.
Kite’s cell phone was discovered in a pay phone booth. A male who rented a room from Kite prior to his murder is the primary suspect in this case.
The renter, who identified himself as "Robert Cooper," claimed to be from the East Coast and to work for Wells Fargo Bank. He provided false identification and contact information on his rental application.
Witnesses generally described the suspect male as white, in his forties or fifties, 5’10", 170 to 180 pounds, with black or brown hair. Witnesses reported that he walked with a limp and used a cane, and another reported that he spoke with a possible Romanian accent.
Remarks: Possibly the suspect has an Eastern European accent.
Timeline of Events
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2004-05-25
Body discovered
Oakey Albert Kite Jr. found deceased in basement of his residence, bound, beaten, tortured, and stabbed
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2004-05-25
Stolen items used
Unknown suspect attempted to use Kite's debit card at ATM; Kite's cell phone recovered in pay phone booth; pickup truck recovered near residence
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Case Information
Incident:May 25, 2004
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 25, 2004
Last Updated:May 12, 2026