MO - Kevin Mashburn, 58, AT&T worker, murdered on the job, 19 Sept 2012

davehead21 · Sep 19, 2012

After someone attacked Kevin M. Mashburn from behind, splitting open his skull, the AT&T technician managed to pull himself into his service truck and radio for help early Wednesday.

He called his dispatcher, who told him to turn on the trucks flashing light and drive to a populated area where someone could see him, family members said Wednesday.

Police and paramedics soon arrived, just after 3 a.m., and found Mashburn unconscious inside his truck in the 2700 block of Northeast 57th Terrace in Gladstone. He was rushed to a hospital, where he died, said police Capt. Jeff Self.

The Metro Squad has been activated, said Self, who did not release other details about the assault. No arrests had been made Wednesday.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/1...dies-after-being-assaulted.html#storylink=cpy

oh_gal · Sep 19, 2012

Poor guy

May God comfort his family.

LadyL · Sep 19, 2012

so disgusting

poor guy working his job, as he's done for 40 freaking years, only to have some !@#$%^&* destroy his life

I really hope the jerk gets caught ... maybe there's surveillance cameras around there

nervous_nellie · Sep 19, 2012

:no: this is just wrong. i hope they find who did this and bust his skull in return. mad....words just cant express...i couldnt even imagine this being my husband or dad. prayers for the family this should not have happened...

Cubby · Sep 19, 2012

So, so sad. I can't imagine. I hope someone saw or heard something and tips come in to get this case solved. From behind.... gosh, a tragic loss.

Prayers said for this Mr. Mashburns family and all who knew and loved him.

LinasK · Sep 19, 2012

OMG! This is horrible, poor guy just out there doing his job and gets killed senselessly!!! Hubby has occasionally had to be a technician for AT&T. My sympathy to his family.

davehead21 · Sep 20, 2012

Gladstone is in North Kansas City and NKC is usually considered one of the most safe parts of KC. I am really shocked that this happened there and it has to have people on edge.

Here's a little update. AT&T has issued a $100,000 reward for info leading to an arrest and conviction. Good on them.

http://www.kctv5.com/story/19596705/slain-att-workers-son-remembers-him-as-teddy-bear

davehead21 · Sep 23, 2012

Kansas City resident Bryan Middlemas charged in the murder of AT&T worker

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City man has been charged in the murder of a longtime AT&T worker who died early Wednesday after an assault in Gladstone, Mo.

35-year-old Bryan J. Middlemas has been charged with first degree murder in the death of 58-year-old Kevin Mashburn. Middlemas was also charged with first degree attempted robbery

Read more: http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/crime/bryan-middlemas-charged-in-the-murder-of-att-worker#ixzz27Li3BC2Z

Blondie in Spokane · Sep 23, 2012

From your link Davehead - I thought these words from Mr. Mashburn's son were very touching....he was very loved:

"If everyone had a dad like mine, like ours, stuff like this wouldn't happen, Mashburns eldest son William said.*You'd just be raised a little better than that. I feel like my dad was newsworthy on any day just for being a rock star human being.*It's unfortunate that anyone is learning about him now after something like this."

Read more: http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/crime/bryan-middlemas-charged-in-the-murder-of-att-worker#ixzz27Lzwm78i

HMSHood · Sep 23, 2012

davehead21 said:
Kansas City resident Bryan Middlemas charged in the murder of AT&T worker

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City man has been charged in the murder of a longtime AT&T worker who died early Wednesday after an assault in Gladstone, Mo.

35-year-old Bryan J. Middlemas has been charged with first degree murder in the death of 58-year-old Kevin Mashburn. Middlemas was also charged with first degree attempted robbery

Read more: http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/crime/bryan-middlemas-charged-in-the-murder-of-att-worker#ixzz27Li3BC2Z

Someone must of been really angry with their AT&T service. It is really horrible that an AT&T technician got killed on the job. Why would someone do that?

davehead21 · Sep 24, 2012

Blondie in Spokane said:
From your link Davehead - I thought these words from Mr. Mashburn's son were very touching....he was very loved:

"If everyone had a dad like mine, like ours, stuff like this wouldn't happen, Mashburns eldest son William said.*You'd just be raised a little better than that. I feel like my dad was newsworthy on any day just for being a rock star human being.*It's unfortunate that anyone is learning about him now after something like this."

Read more: http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/crime/bryan-middlemas-charged-in-the-murder-of-att-worker#ixzz27Lzwm78i

His son's words really stood out to me as well. I think this really hits home with a lot of people because a lot of us feel that way about our parents.

HMSHood said:
Someone must of been really angry with their AT&T service. It is really horrible that an AT&T technician got killed on the job. Why would someone do that?

For some reason I am thinking this is drug-related. Meaning that Middlemas was on drugs.

This hasn't been posted yet (at least anywhere I can find) but this morning they are searching a pond for the weapon that was used (crowbar).

davehead21 · Sep 24, 2012

This article has a little bit more info.

It says that Middlemas called a former cellmate of his and told him that he attacked Mr. Mashburn with a crowbar because he would not give up his wallet. The cellmate then called police. Phone records confirm that this call took place and also that Middlemas was in the area of the attack when it took place.

Middlemas was arrested Saturday night and police found the crowbar missing from the tool set in his truck. There was also a "significant" amount of blood on the on the interior on the rear driver’s side door.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/23/3830337/suspect-charged-in-northland-murder.html#storylink=cpy

Sonya610 · Sep 24, 2012

HMSHood said:
Why would someone do that?

I am thinking quick drug money?

wfgodot · Sep 24, 2012

Lake searched for weapon in AT&T technician murder case (Kansas City Star)

A team of divers are helping police search a Northland lake this morning for a weapon used in the beating death of an AT&T technician last week.

Divers and police are at Chaumiere Lake near North Cleveland Avenue and North Chouteau Trafficway in Kansas City, North.
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