Kansas City Crime Scene: Historic Creeper & Recent Local Charges

Just a few more things for close readers as we take a glimpse at KCMO's criminal backstory along with current allegations, court cases, police action and, as always, community outreach.

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House of horrors: Kansas City killer tortured six men until death

As Halloween arrives, tales of haunted houses, sinister secrets, and unimaginable horrors return to the spotlight. But some of the most terrifying stories


Charges Filed in 2023 Twelfth St. Homicide - Northeast News

Northeast News Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced charges against a Kansas City man on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast in 2023. Derrick L. Swain faces 2nd Degree Felony Murder, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon charges.


Kansas City motorcycle club member indicted for assaults against rival club

A Kansas City-area member of the Pagan's Motorcycle Club was indicted by a federal grand jury for his role in the violent assault of a rival club member, federal officials said.


Missouri appeals court rejects prison math that turned 23-year sentence into 40 years

The Western District Court of Appeals found that a man resentenced in 2023 must receive credit for time served on all four concurrent sentences.


11 Kansas City-area residents indicted for coronavirus fraud conspiracy

11 Kansas City-metro residents have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy that resulted in over $400,000 in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loans.


Man gets 22 years after pleading guilty to shooting ex-girlfriend's fiancé

A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 22 years after he pleaded guilty in the shooting death of 51-year-old Craig L. Scott back in November 2024.


Task force arrests nearly 1,600 fugitives, recovers almost 45 missing children in western Missouri

A Missouri task force arrested nearly 1,600 fugitives and recovered almost 45 missing children in the western part of the state.


Jackson County sex offender now considered Sexually Violent Predator under Missouri law

According to officials, Savage has a history of sexual offenses and supervision violations.


No charges will be filed in separate case involving ex-Johnson County priest, DA says

The separate investigation involved the Rev. Richard Storey and an adult victim, Prairie Village police said.


Kansas rapper SleazyWorld Go pleads guilty to illegally possessing firearm

A Kansas rap artist who goes by the name SleazyWorld Go pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


A KCK lavender farm grew from a desire to help sex trafficking victims

On a hill in Kansas City, Kansas, the couple at Lavender Hill Farm now grow and harvest around 1,500 lavender plants.

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