Paul Allen Local musician Paul Allen, 65, was found dead in the passenger seat of his car at his home in West Dallas on Dec.
23. The cause of death is “homicidal violence” according to the coroner and police say the motive is unknown. Police found the body after responding to a welfare check call.
Allen had a heart attack while driving in September and friends were worried he had suffered another one. Allen played piano for years at the Hideaway, a bar that was located on Buena Vista near Fitzhugh, where he accompanied singers like Denise Lee and Liz Mikel.
He also played piano for customers at Nordstrom. Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.