Discovered: 08-20-2017, 11238 hours at Longview and Blue Ridge. A grand jury indicted Grate on two counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of two women, Stacey Stanley and Elizabeth Griffith, and the kidnapping and multiple sexual assaults of an unidentified woman whose 911 call to Ashland police led to Grate's arrest on September 13, 2016. Occurred: 11/04/2015 at 1035 hours @ Location: 7439 Lydia. To keep her memory alive, Kurtis has tattoos of an angel and the word "Mother" on his arm. Nurse testifies that the bruising on victim's ankles are consistent with being tied up, being held against her will. Serial Killer: Shawn Grate killed at least 5 women – Sentenced to death. Copyright 2018 WOIO. Walker said Cunningham was filling Grate full of psychotic drugs, crack, heroin and all kinds of stuff, mostly nerve pills and Xanax. Lead Detective: Detective Danny Thomas 816-234-5043 (Homicide Unit) CRN 15-015184. It was determined the deceased person had been at the location for a period of time.
Occurred: 03/17/12, 1809 Grand. The victim told the nurse Grate had given her drugs "to relax her" during the alleged rape. Find-A-Grave: Rebekah Lynn Leicy. Shawn Grate murder trial 'heart wrenching' for local victim's family | The Courier Four days of trial reveal details of local woman's death brutal death. Dontae Winn B/M 09/13/97. Joseph T. Davis B/M 08/24/1985. On Friday, Cristman, standing outside the old brick two-story house, said deputies and a Mansfield detective came to his property on Thursday and took some of Cunningham's things back with them. Cunningham's mother did not answer attempts to contact her in Canton.
"I couldn't even move on my own without him jumping into reaction. On Wednesday during the eighth day of testimony, Grate suddenly pleaded guilty to 15 other counts, including the rape and kidnapping of the rescued woman, identified as Jane Doe in the indictment, and the rape of Stanley, which Grate recorded on a cell phone. He told her the bag was at his place. The suspect was last seen running northwest from the scene. Underneath the pullout mattress/couch, agents found women's underwear. 12:55 p. - At some point during her call to 911, the victim says she accidentally hit the taser she held in her hand. Shawn Grate trial: Victim's son recalls last time he talked to his mother | wkyc.com. 240, and Follow him on Twitter @dylan__sams. Grate was arrested when a woman known only as "Jane Doe" managed to call 911 when he was sleeping after he kidnapped and raped her in 2016. Tunnell argues that Grate had already made up his mind to kill her. Robert A. Blaylock B/M 07/11/1962. He was sitting outside the address in his taxi cab when a black male suspect opened fire on the vehicle. Officers were dispatched on March 3rd, 2020 to 2729 Park in regard to a reported shooting.
When asked what he would say to Grate, Adams said he would not speak or look at him. Eugene M. Pettiford B/M 01/08/1971. There was a 2-inch mark around Hicks' neck where a white knit scarf and black leather collar had been, according to the autopsy. The RN is going over the procedures for collecting evidence of sexual assault, commonly known as a "rape kit. He got into some type of argument with two occupants of a black sport utility vehicle. On 01/28/2017 at approximately 1116 Hours, officers of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department were dispatched to the area of 53rd and Brighton Ave., Kansas City, Mo., on a reported dead body. 12:00 p. - The defense asks the jury to remember that Grate cooperated with the investigation, talked to detectives. I think I was working on trying to get unbound, but I was really frightened, because the first night, he was really alert to any kind of movement. He says he also noticed a strong odor of decomposition there. Victim: Destiny Weaver, B/F, 05/08/1992 Discovered: 06-02-2017, 0746 hours at 75th and Holmes, Tower Park On June 2, 2017 Destiny Weaver was found deceased inside her vehicle in the parking lot of Tower Park. The judge will dismiss the jury after the lunch break, call them back on Monday morning for closing arguments and potential of sequestration during the deliberations. According to the indictment filed against Grate, he allegedly killed her sometime between Aug. 16 and Sept. 13. Jury finds Shawn Grate guilty on all counts of aggravated murder and kidnapping. One of the suspects shot the victim, who ran into the park and collapsed.
12:30 p. - The prosecutor asked the victim if it was fair to call the experience "a blur. " Cristman and Walker had seen Grate be violent. Sadistic rapist Shawn Michael Grate, who strangled a woman for stealing $4 from him, tortured his ex-girlfriend for "probably about three days" to death, and shaved a heart into his final victim's nether region. Kim Mager is now on the stand. Additional victims that were at the scene and uninjured provided information that there were two black male suspects who were shooting at them, and then fled the scene in vehicles. There was over 50 people present when this occurred. Leland Blank (816)889-1667. She's testifying about the public transit system used by Elizabeth Griffith prior to her disappearance. Just after that, he changes his story, saying her shirt fell off during a struggle. Grate's counsel then withdrew the plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on April 7, 2017. "A couple times he said he was going to kill her and I would say, 'It ain't worth going to prison over, ' cause they'd be fighting. Grate is set to appear via video for a competency hearing 11 a. m. Friday, Jan. 26. Brand BuildersAdvertising affords you the opportunity to give people reasons to do business with you rather than your competition.
Michael McClellan B/M 08/20/1971. He has stated he believes her name was Dana. Officer Eggeman is off the stand. Suspected serial killer Shawn Michael Grate wrote two letters to News 5 Cleveland's Megan Hickey acknowledging the murders of "all five victims" that he is connected to and providing what he said was the motive for killing them. Marcus Haislip III died from his injuries.
Chase Crowell (816) 889-1613. The fourth day of the Shawn Grate trial is now underway. The prosecutor also asked Dr. Barr about the collection of victim DNA samples during their autopsies. While in route to the location the call was updated to a reported shooting.
12:40 p. - At some point over the course of the assault, the victim testifies that Grate put makeup on her and shaved her pubic area. Occurred: 12/23/12, 2307 E. 41st Officers were dispatched to the address on a shooting. Witnesses advised they had last seen the victim on Thursday, May 8th. We'll keep you updated in a live blog below.
"I'm thankful that they had a guilty verdict because he is a guilty man, " Stanley said. He was found lying behind his Green, Chevrolet Pick-up Truck. Retrieved September 20, 2016. Grate is also accused of killing a still unidentified woman in Marion County. Otherwise, you may click here to disable notifications and hide this message.
4909 E 39th Pl Jackson Co, KCMO. Parker Willingham B/M 3/27/1987. 12:32 p. - Grate tells Mager that Griffith has a mother, and asks if he can help her. Hammond is reviewing a brown envelope with Shawn Grate's DNA samples. On March 1, 2019, Grate pleaded guilty in the murders of Rebekah Leicy and Candice Cunningham and was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Leicy and 17 years to life for the other charges with the sentences running consecutively. Kory said his mom was a recovering addict and had been clean that entire year. The victims death was ruled a homicide as a result from multiple gunshots wounds.
You are on page 1. of 7. Anyone with information please call the TIPS hotline or members of the Homicide Unit/990 Squad at 816-234-5330. Discovered: 12/31/2016, College and Gregory. Occurred: 01/17/12, 4533 Askew. Richland County Sheriff's deputies went to Grate's former apartment this week, the landlord said. He says he took the still shot from surveillance tape prosecutors showed the jury last week. Stacey J. Stanley obituary. Discovered: 08/14/2015 at 2912 Myrtle.