Man sentenced to 27 years for 2024 overdose death

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Moberly man charged in the overdose death of a woman in June 2024 has pleaded guilty to amended charges.

Zachary Muro pleaded guilty to first-degree involuntary manslaughter and two counts of first-degree drug trafficking on Thursday.

Court records show that as part of a plea agreement, prosecutors agreed to drop one count of drug possession and a misdemeanor for driving while revoked.

Muro was originally charged with felony murder for the death of Victoria Chapman, who died from fentanyl toxicity, according to the Boone County Medical Examiner's office in 2024.

Court documents said deputies found text messages between Chapman and Muro about setting up a meeting.

A judge sentenced him to serve a total of 27 years in the Department of Corrections.

He was ordered to spend 10 years for involuntary manslaughter and one count of first-degree drug trafficking at the same time. He was ordered to serve 17 years concurrent for the second charge of trafficking drugs. He was also given credit for time served.

Online court records show a victim impact statement was received by the court.