Murder Mystery: AA Pilot Found Killed in Pompano Home

Police investigate after pilot's body found

Police are investigating the murder of an American Airlines pilot who was found dead Friday inside his Pompano Beach home.

Broward Sheriff's Deputies found the body of 50-year-old Russell Christopher Walker inside his home on the 700 block of Southeast 7th Ave. around 10:30 p.m. Friday after they were asked to check on his welfare.

Police say Walker had not been seen or heard from for between seven and 10 days before his body was found.

Details are scarce, and police haven't said how Walker was killed or if there are any suspects.

There is a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in Walker's murder. Anyone with information is asked to call Broward CrimeStoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

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