Homicide Archives

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

Documents: Deadly Moniteau County shooting started with argument

February 22, 2022 11:32 AM Matthew Sanders

Two people were killed in the weekend shooting and two more were hit by gunfire. Another person was assaulted, the county sheriff’s office said Monday.

Plea hearing scheduled Tuesday morning for convicted killer’s child abuse case

February 21, 2022 8:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

Joseph Elledge is set to have a plea hearing Tuesday morning in his child abuse case.

Vigil held for Battle High School student killed in Columbia shooting

February 21, 2022 4:24 PM Erika McGuire

A candlelight vigil is set for Monday evening at McKee Street Park to honor a 15-year-old Battle High School student killed in a weekend shooting.

Moniteau County man charged with murder in deadly shooting

February 21, 2022 12:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Moniteau County prosecutors have charged a 19-year-old man with murder after a Sunday shooting.

Convicted murderer Lynlee Renick files lawsuit against accuser

February 16, 2022 11:45 AM Zachary Farwell

A Columbia woman convicted of killing her husband has filed a defamation lawsuit against one of her accusers.

Trial set for 2017 Columbia murder suspect

February 8, 2022 10:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

A jury trial has been scheduled for a man accused of taking part in a robbery that killed someone in 2017.

Judge considering motions to reduce bond and dismiss the case against Quatavia Givens

February 4, 2022 4:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County judge is considering motions to reduce bond and dismiss the case against Quatavia Givens. Givens is accused of killing 4-year-old Darnell Gray in Oct. 2018. Givens is charged with first-degree murder, abuse of a child, endangering a child and abandonment of a corpse. Givens was previously charged with

Trial canceled for man accused of killing wife

January 31, 2022 8:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

A hearing/trial that was scheduled for a man accused of killing his wife has been canceled.

Prosecutors file lesser charge against suspect in deadly Columbia shooting

January 31, 2022 1:28 PM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed lesser charges against a man accused in a deadly Columbia shooting.