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UNLAWFUL FLIGHT TO AVOID PROSECUTION - FIRST DEGREE ROBBERY AND MURDER

RUSSELL EARL WINSTEAD

Photograph of Russell Earl Wnstead taken circa late 2002 to early 2003
Photograph taken circa late 2002 to early 2003

Aliases: Russell Winstead, Russell E. Winstead, Craig Conway, Milena Perez

DESCRIPTION

Date of Birth Used:  February 4, 1965 Hair: Black
Place of Birth: Hopkins County, Kentucky Eyes: Brown
Height: 6'1" Sex: Male
Weight: 170 to 185 pounds Race: White
NCIC: W465589909 Nationality: American
Occupation: Coal Mining Engineer
Scars and Marks: None known
Remarks: Winstead reportedly is a seasoned gambler and is likely to frequent casinos and gambling institutions. Winstead may have travelled to Chicago, Illinois; Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; and San Jose, Costa Rica.

CAUTION

Russell Earl Winstead is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of his 86-year-old aunt in Kentucky. On January 12, 2003, Winstead allegedly went to his aunt's home in Madisonville to retrieve a check that he had written to her to repay money he previously borrowed. Winstead also allegedly asked his aunt to loan him additional money, but she refused. Later that day, the victim's body was found in her home, having been stabbed over 80 times. Also, the check was missing from her home.

Winstead was charged with first degree robbery and murder in a state arrest warrant which was issued on July 15, 2003, by the Hopkins Circuit Court, Madisonville, Kentucky. On February 26, 2004, a federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky, charging Winstead with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

REWARD

The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of Russell Earl Winstead.

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PERSON, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FBI OFFICE OR THE NEAREST AMERICAN EMBASSY OR CONSULATE.

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ROBERT S. MUELLER, III
DIRECTOR
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535
TELEPHONE: (202) 324-3000
 


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