Prosecutors Seek Tougher Charges in Deaths of Kansas City Chiefs Fans
Missouri prosecutors are seeking to upgrade charges against two men linked to the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans who were found frozen outside a home after an NFL watch party earlier this year.
Initially charged with involuntary manslaughter and drug delivery, the two suspects, Jordan Willis and Ivory J. Carson, now face upgraded charges of second-degree murder. The move follows investigations indicating the victims were provided cocaine laced with fentanyl, leading to their deaths.
The victims—Clayton McGeeney, 37, Ricky Johnson, 38, and David Harrington, 36—were discovered in January in the backyard of a Kansas City home. Prosecutors allege Carson’s DNA was found on a bag containing fentanyl and accuse both men of providing the drugs that led to the fatal overdoses.
Attorneys for Willis have challenged the upgraded charges, arguing Missouri’s felony murder statute is too broad and that Willis maintains his innocence. His legal team stated they are prepared to contest the charges in court.
The case has drawn widespread attention, with the victims’ families seeking justice as the legal process moves forward. The new charges could significantly increase the potential sentences if the suspects are convicted.
With input from Fox News.
