Murder by feline

Fitting that this guy lived in Granite City, becasue his murder plot could have only been concocted by a rockhead.

Thanks to cripjack for the tip.

Porn actor pleads guilty to murder

Nothing spells trouble like porn actors, prostitutes and a sex party.

It happened in Florida.

Thursday's open thread

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Be prepared...for zombies

A Las Vegas business owner has everything you need to deal with rampaging zombies.

Teacher accused in sex case

He taught elementary school in Grain Valley and coached high school soccer.

Brian Burnes has the story here.

 

Cold case update

The Clay County sheriff released more information today about the Randolph man accused in the 1989 Nebraska homicide.

Local man arrested in 22-year-old murder

A cold case from Nebraska gets hot for this Northland man.

More details expected today from the sheriff in Nebraska.

Another "celebrity" lawsuit

Must control urge to write inappropriate headline using the defendant's name.

 

 

Molesting eagles is a no no

In the battle of birds vs. bird brains the government takes sides.

 

KCK coke dealers sentenced

The feds came down hard on these guys.

Wednesday's open thread

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Sexual predator horror story

A very good series from the Seattle Times.

Washington's sexual predator program was among the first in the country, and many other states, including Kansas and Missouri followed suit.

Merriam slaying update

The Metro Squad released pictures today of two men they want to question about the Merriam motel killing.

 

Red light cameras in KC

Here's the story by Christine Vendel.

They're generating money, but preventing wrecks? Apparently not.

Are missing women cases connected?

The case of a missing woman around St. Louis bears some similarities to the case of a missing woman in the Atlanta area.

And the last man seen with the Atlanta woman is from St. Louis.

Probation in KC killing

The man killed was stealing a go-kart from the yard of the guy who shot him.

 

 

Tuesday's open thread

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An otherworldy assault

This ghost was not so friendly.

Radio show comments lead to arrest

Should this guy be charged with a crime for what he said on a call-in radio show?

Police seek robbery suspect

Kansas City police say this guy is the suspect in a midtown convenience store robbery over the weekend.

Call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477 if you know him.

 

Merriam slaying draws the Metro Squad

The victim was a mother of five who struggled with meth addiction, according to her mother.

Machine gunning for bucks

Historic weapons auctioned for a hefty price.

Dummy cop on patrol

Better watch out for Officer Huff in Lee's Summit.

 

 

Hail to the bus driver

Or not.

At least she wasn't speeding.

Pellet gun kills Georgia girl

The 6-year-old girl was shot in the throat in the apparent accident.