The person at the center of this case
Oakey Albert "Al" Kite Jr.
Homicide · Open
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"? His true identity, origin, and current location remain unknown.
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evidence
Lead #2Why was Kite's cell phone found in a pay phone booth? What does this tell us about the suspect's movements?
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witness
Lead #3The suspect allegedly spoke with a possible Romanian or Eastern European accent and walked with a limp using a cane—do these details match anyone in law enforcement databases?
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 with Kite's wallet, cell phone, and pickup truck, and was captured on ATM surveillance attempting to use the victim's debit card. Despite decades of investigation, the suspect's true identity and current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators seek information from anyone who may recognize this man or have encountered him before or after the crime.
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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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vehicle
Lead #4Kite's pickup truck was recovered near the residence after the ATM incident—what route did the suspect take and where did he go afterward?
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person
Lead #5What was the suspect's true background? His false identification and Wells Fargo employment claim suggest premeditation and deception.
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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.'s body found in basement of his residence, bound, beaten, tortured, and stabbed
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2004-05-25
Debit card used at ATM
Unidentified male wearing ski mask attempted to use victim's debit card at ATM; surveillance video shows suspect driving Kite's pickup truck
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Case Information
Incident:May 25, 2004
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 25, 2004
Last Updated:April 29, 2026