Kansas City Crime Scene: Creepers, Schemes & Dark Tourism

Lots of things to cover and catch up on this early morning post that's mostly for our early bird and late night constant news readers as we share our reading on suspected local scams, ALLEGED misdeeds, political intrigue and this cowtown's rampant criminal history. 

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Kansas City-area surgeon, distributor sentenced in spinal implant scheme

In all, prosecutors said SpineFrontier paid the two men more than $1.2 million as part of the scheme.


Northmoor Man Charged With Child Enticement in Clay County

A Northmoor man is jailed after allegedly arranging to meet someone he believed was 15, Clay County deputies say.


Kansas City, Kansas police investigate after body of missing woman found

Police identified the woman as Monica Rivera, 24, of Kansas City, Kansas, who had been reported missing Friday.


Jackson County leaders discuss new restrictions for kratom, 7-OH products

Jackson County lawmakers are considering new restrictions on kratom products, including highly concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine.


This Missouri jail has housed hundreds of ICE detainees. There are now only 5 left

The Phelps County Jail in Rolla has transferred out most of its detainees held solely on federal immigration detainers. Some detainees were sent to the for-profit prison in Leavenworth, Kansas.


Overland Park mother pleads no contest to murder in 2023 death of 1-year-old child

The mother of an Overland Park infant who was found dead in summer of 2023 pleaded no contest to murder and multiple child abuse charges.


Man charged with fatally shooting visiting girlfriend at Kansas City hospital

A Kansas City man has been charged with shooting and killing his girlfriend inside an area hospital. James F. Lawson, a convicted Missouri felon, is accused of shooting his girlfriend in the chest Thursday at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Lawson had been admitted to the hospital, and the victim was visiting him when [...]


Jackson County grand jury indicts man on charges in Midtown fatal shooting

A Jackson County grand jury indicted a Kansas City, Missouri, man Thursday in an Aug. 7 shooting at Pizza Hut in Midtown.


Linwood man sentenced after admitting to pastors he sexually abused children

A Linwood man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to two church pastors he had sexually abused children.


MSHP: Man, woman charged after pair allegedly stole over $150,000 from St. Joseph casino

Prosecutors charged a man and a woman who managed to steal $150,000 from a St. Joseph casino Sunday after convincing employees they worked for FedEx and were to be given the money.


Kansas City church offers reward for stolen 100-year-old chalice, altar items - no questions asked

Some of the items stolen had been with the church for generations.


Miami County Sheriff's Office warns of several mountain lion sightings

The Miami County Sheriff's Office said it has received several reports of possible mountain lion sightings in September and October.


Mo. AG to pass St. Louis police board investigation to KC firm

Questions are being raised about who should investigate the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners after the board's attorney resigned and called for an independent review.


Kansas City true crime and ghost tours brings city's unsolved murders to life

Dark tourism - haunted sites and true-crime experiences - is valued at $32 billion globally and is projected to reach $39 billion by 2030.

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