ROBERT DALE TWEEDLY JR. | Killed Grindr Date Justie Stilwell, Chopped Up His Body, And Then Sprinkled His Remains Across A Local River In Michigan | Autographed Letter, Signed

Robert Tweedly. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Metroplex, MI. November 26, 2024. Content unknown. SEALED.

Overview of Robert Dale Tweedly’s Case

Robert Dale Tweedly Jr. is a 40-year-old man who has been charged with serious crimes in connection with the death of Justie Stilwell, a 41-year-old custodian from Bay City, Michigan. The case has garnered significant media attention due to the gruesome nature of the crime and Tweedly’s previous legal issues.

Charges and Arrest

Tweedly was arraigned on September 27, 2024, in Bay County’s 74th District Court on two felony charges: one count of open murder and one count of moving and mutilation of a corpse. He pleaded not guilty to both charges and is currently being held on a $1 million bond. The circumstances surrounding his arrest are particularly disturbing; Stilwell was reported missing by his family after he failed to show up for work on September 18, 2024. His remains were discovered shortly thereafter in various locations, including severed limbs found at a boat launch.

Details of the Crime

According to police reports and statements made by Tweedly during an interview, he met Stilwell through Grindr, a dating app. On September 14, 2024, after consuming alcohol and methamphetamine, Tweedly allegedly attacked Stilwell when he expressed a desire to leave shortly after arriving at Tweedly’s residence. He claimed that he “snapped,” resulting in him pushing Stilwell down the basement stairs and subsequently strangling him to death.

Following the murder, Tweedly attempted to conceal his actions by dismembering Stilwell’s body using an ax purchased from Walmart. He disposed of the remains in different locations: arms and legs were dumped into a river while the head and torso were discarded in a wooded area. Afterward, he attempted to destroy evidence by burning items related to the crime in his backyard fire pit.

Investigation and Confession

The investigation began when Stilwell’s family reported him missing after he did not respond to messages or show up for work. A teenage girl discovered parts of his dismembered body floating in a river, prompting police involvement. Investigators traced back to Tweedly through information provided by friends who knew about his connection with Stilwell via Grindr.

Upon executing a search warrant at Tweedly’s home on September 25, police found evidence consistent with his confession—marks on the basement floor believed to be from an ax used during dismemberment as well as charred remnants of clothing and other items in the fire pit.

Tweedly’s confession included details about how he tried to clean up after the murder and expressed remorse over his actions. An autopsy later confirmed that Stilwell died from strangulation.

Previous Legal Issues

This is not Tweedly’s first encounter with law enforcement; he has a history of violence that includes a domestic violence charge from 2015 where he assaulted a former boyfriend. This pattern raises concerns about his mental health and stability leading up to this incident.

Current Status

As of now, Robert Dale Tweedly is awaiting trial for these serious charges. His next court date is scheduled for early January 2025, during which it will be determined if he is competent to stand trial following psychiatric evaluations.

• VIDEO: Bodycam: Man Gets Chopped Up After Meeting Date on Grindr | https://youtu.be/iWcGq6HVA9Q

• VIDEO: Court records: Bay City man strangled, dismembered after meeting accused killer on dating app | https://youtu.be/5ZyfX_pcpj8

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