Missouri
Lawson, Missouri, man charged with 1st-degree murder of wife Saturday night
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 49-year-old Lawson, Missouri, man is being held without bond after he was charged with the first-degree murder of his wife late Saturday night.
Lawrence Patrick Neary faces first-degree murder charges in the shooting death of his wife, Patty Neary, 47.
Court documents filed in Ray County in support of the charges revealed the couple had been in an argument throughout the evening that escalated when shots were fired.
Missouri State Highway Patrol detectives helped Lawson police process the scene.
Court documents said detectives found Patty Neary’s body in a closet of the home with five shell casings nearby.
Lawrence Neary spoke to detectives early Sunday, April 28, during which he recalled his version of the incident. After Patty Neary had been shot, he said he initially left the residence through a window but then returned briefly to retrieve his cell phone before once again leaving the scene.
He was taken into custody around 12:30 a.m. Sunday.
Lawrence Neary is scheduled for an initial appearance at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Ray County Circuit Court Judge Lori Jeanette Baskins ordered Lawrence Neary to be held without bond pending trial.
“Considering factors and individual circumstances of the case known at the time, the Court finds clear and convincing evidence that no combination of non-monetary and monetary conditions will secure the safety of the community or other person,” Baskins wrote in a court filing Sunday. “Court orders no bond, defendant detained pending trial.”
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Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
UPDATE | The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said 13-year-old Jeremiah Mason has been safely located.
ORIGINAL STORY | The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 13-year-old boy.
Jeremiah Mason was last seen around 2:15 p.m. Saturday near the 3400 block of Wyoming Street in KCMO.
Jeremiah is 5 feet tall and weighs 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a green camouflage hoodie, black pants and black shoes.
Anyone with information about Jeremiah should call the KCPD Missing Persons Unit at 816-234-5043 or 911.
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If you have any information about a crime, you may contact your local police department directly. But if you want or need to remain anonymous, you should contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Depending on your tip, Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward.
Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said a shooting occurred Saturday on Chestnut Avenue.
One person was hit by gunfire and taken to an area hospital.
The victim was listed in critical condition as of 2:42 p.m. Saturday, per KCPD.
This story will be updated once additional information is provided.
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If you have any information about a crime, you may contact your local police department directly. But if you want or need to remain anonymous, you should contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Depending on your tip, Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward.
Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
NEAR BOLIVAR, Mo. (KY3) -First responders in Bolivar are assisting the Missouri State Highway Patrol Saturday morning after a vehicle crash occurred south of the city.
According to the City of Bolivar, the Bolivar Police Department and Bolivar City Fire are assisting MSHP troopers with a serious injury crash south of the intersection of Missouri Route 13 and East 490th Road.
As of 10:40 a.m., traffic on northbound Missouri Route 13 is being diverted at Highway KK, south of Bolivar. Southbound Missouri Route 13 will be open to normal traffic, the city said.
This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available.
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