After a thorough investigation and legal process, Benjamin Teal has been convicted of the capital murders of Breanna Dunn and Ronald Calvert. He was sentenced on Tuesday to life imprisonment without parole, as confirmed by the City of Denton Police Department. The crime, which occurred in the 1300 block of Dallas Drive on March 23, 2023, eventually led detectives to Teal and his accomplice Silvester Williams, whose trial is awaiting commencement next year.
The department's successful closure of the case hinged on the collective efforts of their Major Crimes, Special Operations, Forensic Services, and Evidence Management Units in collaboration with the Denton County District Attorney’s Office.
The City of Denton Police Department, via their Facebook page, expressed a deep sense of accomplishment concerning the conviction, "We would like to recognize our Major Crimes, Special Operations, Forensic Services, and Evidence Management Units, as well as the Denton County District Attorney’s Office, for the extensive work that led to Teal’s conviction." Through the extensive network of cooperation between the various units and the DA's Office, justice is seen to be served in a case that undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the Denton community.
