MCS Report #265
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Glendale Police Department
Date of Activation: 02/04/1996
Commander and Department: Sgt. Charles Metzner, St. Louis Metro PD
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Gary Lively, Creve Coeur PD
Victims: Clifford R. and Leona B. Barnett
Suspect: David M. Barnett
The Glendale Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the deaths of Clifford and Leona Barnett. At approximately 9:33pm, officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of Barron Lane for a report of a possible homicide. When they arrived, they located Clifford Barnett (age 82) and Leona Barnett (age 75). They had both been beaten and stabbed to death. Their car had been stolen.
As a result of this investigation, Clifford and Leona’s grandson, David Barnett (age 19) was charged with Murder 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Robbery 1st Degree. He was arrested on a no-bond warrant.
