Authorities identify suspect, victim in Callaway County homicide
UPDATE 9:45 p.m.: The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect in the case as Michael Hatfield, 47, of Readsville.
According to a news release, deputies responded to the 10000 block of Erin Drive in Readsville around 9:53 a.m. for a death investigation.
Deputies arrived to find James Newsom, 49, of Readsville and determined he was the apparent victim of a homicide, authorities said.
Authorities reportedly found Hatfield nearby and arrested him.
According to release, the prosecuting attorney charged Hatfield with second-degree murder and armed criminal action.
ORIGINAL: The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a homicide investigation, according to Sheriff Clay Chism.
In an email Wednesday night, Chism said deputies are investigating a homicide near the intersection of State Road D and State Road K in Readsville.
Chism said deputies have taken a suspect into custody.
Authorities said more information will be released late tonight or tomorrow.
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