Kansas City Crime Scene: Decapitation Plea & Police Recruiting

More than a few things to consider for early morning news readers as we check recent crime headlines, follow-up reporting and hope that more people sign up to protect Kansas City amid rising violence.

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'Not guilty' plea for Kansas City mom accused of decapitating 6-year-old son

A Kansas City woman charged with decapitating her 6-year-old son pleads not guilty to first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the case.


Ralph Yarl's family, attorney discuss civil lawsuit filed against Andrew Lester, HOA

Ralph Yarl's family announced in a press conference Monday afternoon they are filing a civil lawsuit against Andrew Lester and the Highland Acres Homes Association, Inc.


Independence police arrest suspect in deadly overnight shooting

Independence police have a suspect in custody following a deadly overnight shooting near W. South and S. Woodland Avenue.


Man held on $2M bond after allegedly fleeing police, killing passenger in I-35 crash

A man has been charged in connection to a head-on crash that left a Florida man dead over the weekend on Interstate 35 near Edgerton Road.


Wrongful death lawsuit filed after 9-year-old Lenexa boy dies in alleged drunk driving crash

The parents of 9-year-old Nolan Davidson have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the man accused of driving under the influence and killing their son.


Police recover remains of missing man in Overland Park

Overland Park Police Department and Johnson County Park Police recovered remains of missing man in 11400 block of West 167th Street


Joplin protesters demand police release name of sniper who killed 2-year-old girl

Two years after Clesslyn Crawford was shot by a sniper, her case has gained attention from true-crime podcasts and prompted outcry in Joplin, where residents want the shooter's name released to the public.


Woman was allegedly kidnapped by her husband then shot, paralyzed by Kansas deputies

The woman says she was wrongly identified as a murder suspect before she was shot, according to a lawsuit filed against deputies in southwest Kansas.


GRAPHIC: Woman's body found in closet, suspect says he fired shots to 'scare' her

Missouri law enforcement officials found a woman's body in a closet after an argument allegedly escalated into a shooting homicide.


Kansas enacts increased penalties for killing, injuring police animals after Kelly veto

The law imposes a lengthier sentence, increased fines, and other penalties for killing or maiming a police dog or horse.


Summer Testing Dates For Police Recruits

Once a month, the Kansas City Missouri Police Department conducts Police Recruit Testing. A written exam and a physical agility test compromise the testing, marking the first step towards a career in law enforcement with the KCPD.

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