05/28/1990 - Report #179 - Victim: Stanton R. Coleman - Location: Kinloch, MO

MCS Report #179

Classification: Homicide

Requesting Agency: Kinloch Police Department

Date of Activation: 05/28/1990

Commander and Department: Lt. Paul Banta, Des Peres PD

Deputy Report Officer and Department: Officer Robin Suda, St. Louis Metropolitan PD

Victim: Stanton R. Coleman

Suspect: Ray Anthony Bassett

The Kinloch Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Stanton Coleman (age 17). At approximately 12:18am, police officers responded to Kinloch High School/Community Center (5929 Witt Street) for a report of a disturbance during a teen dance and talent contest. When officers arrived on scene, they learned Stanton Coleman had been transported to the hospital. Stanton had been stabbed and died at the hospital.

As a result of this investigation, Ray Bassett (age 19) was charged with Murder 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action. He was arrested on a no-bond warrant.