Arrest: Where Is Steven L Hanks Now? Readers are interested in the arrest of Mary Robin Walter’s murder suspect, Steven L. Hanks, after 42 years. More information about the case can be found in this article.
Mary Robin Walter was murdered on January 24, 1980, and her death was listed as a cold case by the BSCO prior to her arrest.
Barbara A. claims legacy. (Romano) Butler, 75, of Sennett, died peacefully on December 4, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Barb was born in Queens on July 25, 1947, but spent her adult life in Central New York.
Mary ran her business for over 30 years before purchasing the Volpe Nails franchise, the first full-service salon in the Auburn area.
Mary Robin Walter Murder Suspect Steven L. Hanks Arrest
According to sources, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office has detained a suspect in connection with the January 24, 1980 murder of Mary Robin Walter.
According to Sheriff Brian Bellendir’s press release, 68-year-old Steven L. Hanks was arrested in Oxford, Kansas, and was being transported to Barton County. Hanks is listed as a resident of Burden, Kansas.
The Barton County Attorney’s Office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will hold a press conference with the BCSO on Friday, December 9, 2022.
Douglas Walter, the victim’s 24-year-old husband, returned home from work at 6:45 p.m. that day to find his wife dead in the back bedroom where the murder occurred. He had already left for work before 8 a.m.
A joint press conference will be held by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office, and the Barton County Attorney’s Office to provide an update on the investigation.
On December 9, 2022, the Barton County Attorney’s Office, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and the BCSO will participate in a press conference.
Arrest: Where Is Steven L Hanks Now?
The 68 years old suspect, Steven L. Hanks, age 68, of Burden, Kansas, was transported to Barton County, Sheriff Brian Bellendir announced around 6:38 pm.
The killer was arrested in Oxford, Kansas.
Authorities estimated the shooting time to be between 9 am and 1 pm; Mary Walter had not attended her nursing class at Barton County Community College.
Authorities said at the time that no evidence of a struggle, sexual assault, robbery, or forced entry was discovered by Police after the occurrence. However, a.22-caliber pistol was found at the residence.
Mary Robin Walter Case Update
The joint meeting between the Sheriff’s Office, Barton County Attorney’s Office, and Kansas Bureau of Investigation in the lobby on the first floor, 1400 Main St., Great Bend, at The Barton County Courthouse.
The Great Bend Tribune reported in 1980 that on January 24, 1980, Mary R. Walter, age 23, was shot at least nine times in her trailer at Nelson Mobile Home Park, a short distance from the Great Bend Municipal Airport.
Before Mary’s passing, the defendant Steven L. Hanks was found guilty of several offenses related to an incident that occurred on Thanksgiving Day in 1981, including attempted rape, aggravated burglary, aggravated violence, and aggravated robbery.
In December 1982, the suspect faced trial for misdemeanor criminal trespassing charges, and a deadlocked jury resulted in the second proceeding.
According to the Kansas Department of Corrections, the culprit was discharged from parole in December 1993 and paroled in August 1991. Home
