Principal found dead in his home
April 16, 2010 – 6:02am
The victim had a 2007 blue Nissan Xterra similar to this one. Police say it is missing. (Photo courtesy of Montgomery County Police)
SILVER SPRING, Md. – A well-regarded middle school principal is dead. Police are looking for your help in solving this suspicious death.
The victim is Brian Keith Betts, 42, of Silver Spring.
He’s the principal of Shaw Middle School at Garnet-Patterson in the District.
Betts was found dead in his home in the 9300 block of Columbia Boulevard. A co-worker found him at 7:37 p.m. Betts had not showed up for work Thursday.
Missing is the victim’s dark blue 2007 Nissan Xterra with Maryland registration 562M222.
Anyone who may have seen the victim’s Nissan Xterra are asked to call 301-279-8000. Anyone with information related to his death should call 240-773-5070 and may remain anonymous.