Crime Stoppers increases reward for information related to Thornton shooting, arson
Metro Denver Crime Stoppers and the Thornton Police Department announced an increased reward of up to $12,000 for information related to a Feb. 26 double shooting and arson and that killed two Thornton residents.
Kendra Anderson, 58, and Chad Anderson, 55, were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside their home in the 16300 block of Columbine Street after a fire was set to cover up the crime, according to a news release from Crime Stoppers. The case remains under investigation.
Chad Anderson with Kendra’s two dogs, Kali and Pluto, who also died in the incident. (Image courtesy of Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)
Thornton police find 2 bodies inside house fire
“Our hearts will never fully heal, but we believe someone knows something,” the Anderson family said in the release. “Please come forward.”
The reward money would go to someone who provides information leading to the arrest of a suspect, or suspects, in the case.
Police first responded to the house fire in the Orchard Farms neighborhood at about 11 p.m. on Feb. 26, with preliminary investigation the next day finding that it had been intentionally set. The fire was contained about an hour after crews responded. Voting records listed the two as residents of the home.
Thornton shooting, arson being investigated as double homicide
A GoFundMe set up for the family has raised more than $60,000 across more than 500 donations to date, with the organizer saying that the funds have been used to help with lawyer and accounting fees, insurance deductibles, construction costs and more.
Kendra (left) and Chad (right) Anderson. (Image courtesy of Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)
“This was a devastating and calculated crime that shattered a family,” said Greg Reeves, interim chief of the Thornton Police Department, in the release. “We believe someone in the community holds crucial information that could help solve this case, and we urge them to come forward by contacting Metro Denver Crime Stoppers today.”
Tips can be submitted anonymously to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers by calling 720-913-7867 or online at www.MetroDenverCrimeStoppers.com. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
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