07/02/2005 - Report #384 - Victim: Tim Welch - Location: Clayton, MO

MCS Report #384

Classification: Homicide

Requesting Agency: Clayton Police Department

Date of Activation: 07/02/2005

Commander and Department: Lt. Bill Baker, Ladue PD

Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Jack Abell, Clayton PD

Victim: Tim L. Welch

Suspect: Lowry Bennett Terry

The Clayton Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Tim Welch. At approximately 9:51am, police officers responded to the Heritage Building (10 S. Brentwood Blvd) for a call of a possible sudden death. There officers located Tim Welch (age 49) inside one of the offices. He was dead from a gunshot wound.

As a result of this investigation, Tim’s friend, Lowry Terry (age 61), was charged with Murder 2nd Degree, Robbery 1st Degree, and Armed Criminal Action. His bond was set at $500,000.

PastKathy Effan