On July 31, 2016, at approximately 9:06 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a deceased body in a wooded area at 7400 Schepps Pkwy.  This was originally classified as an unexplained death.  The victim, Charles Solomon W/M 78-years-old was later identified.

During the course of the investigation, detectives determined that, Dustin Smith W/M 21- years old may be responsible for the death of Mr. Solomon.  On August 8, 2016,  Suspect Smith voluntarily came to police headquarters and confessed to killing Mr. Solomon.  Suspect Smith is currently in the Dallas County jail for Capital Murder on $500,00.00 bond. 

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