Madera Police arrest man at Fresno's Veterans Hospital wanted for Christmas Day murder

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Saturday, December 30, 2017
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MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Madera police say accused murderer 50-year-old Anthony Barnett is now in custody.

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They caught him at Fresno's VA hospital. Investigators say Barnett killed 45-year old Estevanico Goldsmith on Christmas morning.

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They say Barnett and Goldsmith were drinking and playing a game of dominoes when an argument broke out.

So, police say Barnett went to his car, grabbed a gun, and shot Goldsmith.