Trial Date Set In Cole Camp Murders:

Robert Blake Blurton is scheduled to stand trial in October

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A trial date has been set for a man accused of killing three members of his family in Cole Camp in 2009.

Robert Blake Burton is facing the death penalty for the murders of his aunt and uncle, Sharon and Donnie Leutjen, and their daughter Taron. 

Prosecutors allege that Blurton bound the Luetjen's together then shot each one of them in the back of the head during a robbery on June 7, 2009.

Blurton's trial is scheduled to begin on October 24th in Clay County where the case was moved on a change of venue.

State Seeking Death Penalty In Luetjen Murders:

Robert Blurton

A Garnett, KS man facing the death penalty was formally arraigned and pleaded not guilty this afternoon in Benton County circuit court to three counts of first-degree murder.

Prosecutors say Robert Blake Blurton bound and shot his aunt and uncle, Sharon and Donnie Luetjen, and their 15 year-old daughter Taron last June during a robbery at the family's Cole Camp home.

Attorney General Chris Koster's office is prosecuting the case.


On May 16, 2010, 'Music in the Park' will be held at Water Tower Park in Cole Camp from 2pm to 5pm in memory of Taron, Donnie and Sharon Luetjen. ALL proceeds benefit the Luetjen Music Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Blurton's next court hearing is scheduled for May 11, 2010.