Morgan County rape case moved to Moniteau County

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A rape case filed in Morgan County in 2025 is now in the court system of Moniteau County, according to online court records.

Danny Eugene Miles, 54, faces one count of rape, one count of domestic assault and two counts of armed criminal action. Judge Aaron Koeppen approved a change of venue on March 23 to move the case to Moniteau County; the case was formally listed in Moniteau County on March 30.

Authorities say Miles raped a woman and pointed a gun at her head in September 2025.

The probable cause statement says the victim allegedly told law enforcement that Miles first threw an ashtray at her and the victim had bruising all around her body, the statement says. He then allegedly pulled out a gun and threatened to kill the victim before raping her, the statement says. He then allegedly threatened to kill her again if she went to law enforcement, court documents say.

The victim told law enforcement that a gun would be in the bedroom of Miles’ residence. Deputies asked if Miles had a gun when they arrived to his residence, he allegedly said “no” and deputies found the gun in the bedroom, the statement says.

Miles allegedly claimed the intercourse was consensual, but gave conflicting details leading up to the alleged sexual assault, including claiming the victim pointed the gun at him, the statement says.

Miles is still in custody at the Morgan County jail. No hearings have been scheduled in Moniteau County as of Monday night.