Homicide Archives

Fotoohighiam calls murder conspiracy prosecution “malicious” after acquittal

April 7, 2022 10:02 AM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man acquitted of plotting to kill his ex-wife called his prosecution “malicious” Thursday.

Moberly man charged with second-degree murder after an overdose death

April 5, 2022 3:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County prosecutor has charged Dustin Pool with second-degree murder after an overdose death in Jan. 2022. The Moberly Police Department and the North Missouri Drug Task Force investigated the death of a Moberly resident. During the investigation, officials learned the resident died from an overdose of fentanyl which was allegedly

Bench trial starts Monday for Columbia man accused of conspiracy to murder

April 4, 2022 10:41 AM Meghan Drakas

A bench trial began Monday for a Columbia man accused of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in a plot to kill a judge.

Jury finds Fulton man guilty of murder in 2019 shooting during meth deal

April 1, 2022 8:39 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury found a Fulton man guilty of a 2019 murder on Thursday, after a three-day trial and a little more than an hour of deliberation. Justin Witt, 50, was convicted of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, attempted possession of a controlled substance and attempted

Life sentence recommended in killing of Jefferson City corrections officer

March 29, 2022 5:09 PM Matthew Sanders

A jury has recommended a life sentence Tuesday against the man accused of shooting and killing a Jefferson City corrections officer.

First court appearance set for truck driver accused in Boone County fireman’s death

March 28, 2022 11:25 AM Kennedy Miller

A Kansas City truck driver accused in the death of a Boone County firefighter will make his first court appearance Monday afternoon.

Jury deliberating in the murder trial of Jahaun Whirley

March 25, 2022 7:29 PM Erika McGuire

The murder trial against Jahaun Whirley was placed in the hands of the jury Friday afternoon.

Columbia man charged with murder after Sunday shooting

March 21, 2022 10:24 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested Samuel E. Brotherton, 21, on suspicion of first-degree murder and armed criminal action after the shooting death of another man Sunday in the 3800 block of Pinecrest Drive, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release.

Truck driver indicted for manslaughter in firefighter’s death

March 18, 2022 3:00 PM Matthew Sanders

A Kansas City truck driver was indicted Friday on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Boone County firefighter.

Jury finds Columbia man guilty of 2020 second-degree murder

March 18, 2022 7:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County jury has found a Columbia man guilty of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the beating death of a man in 2020.

Erickson, who confessed to Columbia murder, to be paroled in January

March 15, 2022 10:17 AM Matthew Sanders

One of two men prosecuted and imprisoned for the murder of a former Columbia sports editor is set to be released on parole early next year.

Judge sentences Columbia man for deadly 2019 shooting

March 15, 2022 9:24 AM Zachary Farwell

Garland Wisley, 63, was sentenced on March 2 to 20 years in prison for the shooting death of 38-year-old John Albers. The judge sentenced Wisley to 15 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter.

Special prosecutor reviewing deadly November Columbia police shooting

March 8, 2022 4:48 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A special prosecutor will decide whether or not a Columbia police officer that shot and killed a man last year will face charges. St. Charles County Prosecutor Tim Lohmar’s office will review the police shooting of 30-year-old Quillan Jacobs. Boone County Prosecutor Dan Knight appointed Lohmar to review the case on Feb.

Hearings set for teens accused in fatal Columbia shooting

March 7, 2022 10:25 PM ABC 17 News Team

Hearings are set for two teens in custody for a Columbia killing.

Third juvenile detained in Columbia shooting that killed teen

March 4, 2022 4:43 PM Matthew Sanders

A third teenage boy has been detained in connection with a shooting that claimed the life of a Columbia high school student last month, police said Friday.

Windsor man charged with first-degree homicide after he allegedly shoots and kills alleged thief

February 28, 2022 8:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Windsor man allegedly shot and killed another man for stealing from him according to a Pettis County probable cause statement.

Windsor man charged with first-degree murder after shooting

February 25, 2022 8:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

One man is dead and another is charged with his murder after a shooting near County Line Road in Pettis County just after midnight.

Benton County man pleads guilty in death of child, abuse of another

February 24, 2022 3:11 PM Lucas Geisler

Ethan Mast pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder and first-degree assault. His attorney said he admitted to taking part in the abuse that killed 4-year-old Jessica Mast and hitting a young boy.

Teenager detained in connection with deadly Columbia shooting

February 22, 2022 4:34 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia Police Department said in a news release that the 16-year-old boy was detained Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree murder, assault and armed criminal action in connection with the shooting early Saturday in the 1800 block of McKee Street.

Battle High School loses two students to gun violence

February 22, 2022 7:06 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nearly two months into the new year and students at Battle High School are grieving the loss of another classmate. Students have been making Facebook posts and attending vigils to honor their classmates who lost their lives to gun violence. Roberto Lauer (18) was shot and killed on January 17th at a