The Westview Cinemas became national headlines on March 4, 1989 following the murder of its theater manager, 69-year-old former retired brick salesman Walter Albert Robinson, and as of today, the killer is still nowhere to be found. I think it’s best to include information about the murder.
Shortly after midnight on Robinson’s 69th birthday, March 4, 1989, Robinson was still wearing his work tuxedo and had gone to the ushers' room to change clothes before leaving for the night, before he was fatally stabbed by a man who also stole an unknown amount of cash. Robinson’s body was found by a fellow employee with a large stab wound to the chest. A kitchen knife with a 6-inch blade was found next to him. According to a police spokesman, he replied that he was last seen alive before midnight, still having his wallet and had not been robbed, but the receipts are reported missing from the manager’s office. Several employees were questioned, including co-manager Bob Sutherland, who discovered Robinson’s dead body, but they were not able to provide any leads.
The Westview Cinemas became national headlines on March 4, 1989 following the murder of its theater manager, 69-year-old former retired brick salesman Walter Albert Robinson, and as of today, the killer is still nowhere to be found. I think it’s best to include information about the murder.
Shortly after midnight on Robinson’s 69th birthday, March 4, 1989, Robinson was still wearing his work tuxedo and had gone to the ushers' room to change clothes before leaving for the night, before he was fatally stabbed by a man who also stole an unknown amount of cash. Robinson’s body was found by a fellow employee with a large stab wound to the chest. A kitchen knife with a 6-inch blade was found next to him. According to a police spokesman, he replied that he was last seen alive before midnight, still having his wallet and had not been robbed, but the receipts are reported missing from the manager’s office. Several employees were questioned, including co-manager Bob Sutherland, who discovered Robinson’s dead body, but they were not able to provide any leads.
Once operated by Cinemette Corporation of America.
Once operated by Cinemette Corporation of America.
Once operated by Stanley Warner, later by RKO Stanley Warner, before taken over by Cinemette in July 1973.
Once operated by Stanley Warner, later by RKO Stanley Warner, before taken over by Cinemette in July 1973.
Once operated by Associated Theatres, and was taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Last operated independently, just before Cinemette acquired the Associated Theatres chain.
Taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Taken over by Cinemette in March 1974.
Taken over by Cineplex Odeon on November 26, 1985, but retained the Plitt name.
Taken over by Cineplex Odeon on November 26, 1985, but retained the Plitt name throughout the rest of its life.
Actual opening date is May 9, 1969.
Became part of Cineplex Odeon following the November 26, 1985 buyout.
Midwesco (later Fox Midwesco and Fox Wisconsin Circuit) took over the theater from Saxe on December 19, 1927.