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Authorities have made two significant arrests related to the tragic deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans, whose bodies were discovered frozen in a friend’s backyard over a year after an NFL watch party.
The Kansas City Missouri Police Department announced that after a thorough investigation lasting nearly 14 months, two individuals now face serious felony charges, including involuntary manslaughter, concerning the incident that occurred in January 2024.
Jordan Willis and Ivory J. Carson are charged with three counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts related to the delivery of controlled substances, excluding amounts of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, according to the court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
According to reports, Carson, who referred to himself as “Blade Brown,” allegedly provided and sold cocaine to Willis as well as the deceased fans. Notably, his DNA was found on a bag containing fentanyl.
Clayton McGeeney, Ricky Johnson, and David Harrington were the victims found dead in Willis’ backyard on January 9, 2024, just two days after visiting his home for the Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Discovering their bodies was a heartbreaking moment for McGeeney’s fiancée, who became worried when she could not reach either Willis or the three friends following the game. Family members noted that Willis was unreachable and did not respond to inquiries during that time.
In a statement to authorities, Willis expressed surprise and confusion over the situation, claiming he was unaware that his friends had died. Yet, investigation reports indicated that preliminary autopsies showed the presence of fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana in the victims’ systems, leading some of their families to raise suspicions about Willis’ role and threatening legal action against him.
Willis’ legal representative, John Picerno, expressed disbelief at the charges against his client given what he had previously been informed. “The probable cause statement from the State aligns with Jordan’s account of events,” Picerno noted. Willis maintains he did not procure or provide any drugs linked to his friends’ deaths. The defense anticipates the opportunity for a jury to review all relevant evidence.
Court documents indicate that both Willis and Carson are facing serious charges, including three counts of involuntary manslaughter and related drug offenses.
Since the incident, Willis has relocated from his Kansas City residence and sought rehabilitation, grappling with the profound impact of losing his friends. His life has been irrevocably altered, with a source close to him stating that he continues to struggle with the emotional fallout, as well as strained relationships with others.
Details about legal representation for Carson remain unclear at this time.
Original article source: Two charged in Kansas City Chiefs fans’ deaths 14 months after bodies found frozen in backyard
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