Man on parole sentenced to 10 years after home burglary in south St. Louis
September 15, 2026

Fox 2 News – A St. Louis man who was on parole for murder has been sentenced in connection with a home burglary in south St. Louis.


According to the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office, 60-year-old Kenneth Howard was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was found guilty by a jury of first-degree burglary and second-degree property damage.


The incident occurred Jan. 5 in the 5000 block of Lindenwood Avenue after police were notified of a person attempting to enter a home.


According to police, a woman told officers she saw Howard pacing on her front porch, knock over a flower pot and try the front door handle. The woman also saw Howard break a window screen, open the window and reach his hand inside.


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For Immediate Release

For more information contact:

Amber Raub

Public Information Officer

St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office

rauba@stlouiscao.org

314-589-6233 (Media Inquiries Only)

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