Crime

GPS data to be presented in case against Columbia man accused in 2017 killing

June 21, 2021 7:51 PM

Published June 21, 2021 7:49 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Prosecutors in a case against a Columbia man accused in a 2017 killing are now required to present GPS data by July 6th.

The GPS data is crucial in the case against 28-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams.

McWilliams is charged with second-degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action in the death of Augustus Roberts.

The defense argues McWilliams was at work at Mclanks off Paris road the night of the killing.

The defense filed a motion to compel the evidence to help make its case.

McWilliams is currently being held in Boone County Jail without bond, another hearing is scheduled for August 20th.

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