Gov. Abbott Announces $10,000 Reward for Murder of 90-Year-Old Veteran in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas (KWTX) – Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Governor’s Office of Public Safety is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons involved in the murder of 90-year-old Navy veteran Nelson Beckett in Houston over the weekend.

“Cecilia and I are deeply saddened to learn of the murder of Nelson Beckett, a 90-year-old Navy veteran, in Houston,” Governor Abbott said. “Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones, and the entire Houston community during this difficult time.”

The governor said the state is already working with local partners and providing its full support to bring those responsible to justice.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline or submit an anonymous tip online.

“Texas will always support the brave men and women who answered the call to serve in our nation’s military, and with the public’s help, we will capture the killer and put him behind bars,” the governor said.

In addition to the state reward, Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering $5,000, bringing the total reward amount to $15,000.

To be eligible for a cash reward, tipsters must provide information to authorities using one of the following methods:

Call the Texas Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477)
Submit a tip online through the Texas Department of Public Safety

All tips are anonymous regardless of how they are submitted and tipsters will be given a tip number instead of using a name.

Caller anonymity is guaranteed by law and you could win up to $15,000.

Fugitives should be considered armed and dangerous. Texans should never attempt to apprehend a fugitive.