Missouri prosecutors seek murder charges in Kansas City Chiefs fans’ deaths
Two individuals in Missouri are facing upgraded charges in connection to the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans. The Platte County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking to elevate the charges for Jordan Willis and Ivory J. Carson from involuntary manslaughter to second-degree murder.
The tragic incident occurred on January 9, 2024, when Clayton McGeeney, 37; Ricky Johnson, 38; and David Harrington, 36, were discovered frozen in their friend’s backyard in Kansas City, Missouri following an NFL watch party.
Willis and Carson were initially charged in March with three counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of delivery of a controlled substance. Carson allegedly provided cocaine to Willis and the victims, with Carson’s DNA reportedly found on a bag containing fentanyl.
Jordan Willis’ attorney, John Picerno, expressed disappointment in the upgraded charges, stating that his client has maintained his innocence from the beginning and declined the government’s plea offer. Picerno also criticized the use of Missouri’s felony murder statute, calling it overly broad and excessive.
Picerno previously expressed surprise at Willis being charged with the deaths of his friends, contrary to what the prosecuting attorney’s office had led him to believe. Willis continues to assert that he is not responsible for purchasing or supplying the drugs that led to the tragic deaths.
As the case progresses, both Willis and Carson will have the opportunity to present their evidence before a jury. The attorney is eager for a fair and impartial trial to take place to challenge the charges.
The tragic deaths of the three Kansas City Chiefs fans have left a community in mourning, with many questions still unanswered. The pursuit of justice for the victims and their families remains a top priority as the legal process unfolds.
Adam Sabes, a writer for Fox News Digital, provided this update on the case. For further information or story tips, you can reach out to Adam Sabes at Adam.Sabes@fox.com or follow him on Twitter @asabes10.
