murder case Archives

Three men set to have hearings for separate cases at Boone County Courthouse

February 9, 2024 5:25 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three men are set to have hearings on three different cases at the Boone County Courthouse Friday, with each of them being charged with first-degree murder. The first to appear is Jessie Williams, 32, who is being charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly pushed Kaylen Schmit off a bridge on Highway

Two men accused of two separate killings head to court Friday

January 5, 2024 4:23 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia men accused of murder in two separate cases are heading to the Boone County courthouse Friday to face a judge for their hearings. The first man set to appear is Sevance Brewer, who is multiple felony charges after allegedly killing a pregnant woman in north Columbia. Brewer is facing charges

New judge assigned in Jefferson City murder case

November 29, 2023 5:16 AM Gabrielle Teiner, Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new judge has been assigned to a Jefferson City murder case. Judge Cotton Walker recused himself from the murder case involving Sergio Sayles last month. Judge Jon Beetem was assigned to the case on Wednesday. Sayles 36, of Jefferson City, was charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, evidence tampering, first-degree

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Husband of missing Columbia woman not yet served with warrant

February 25, 2020 4:06 PM Connor Hirsch

After first-degree murder charges were filed nearly a week ago, Joseph Elledge has not been served with a warrant and his arraignment has not been set.