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Charging developments have emerged in the case of three Kansas City Chiefs fans found dead in January 2024 at the home of their friend, Jordan Willis. Alongside Willis, another individual, Ivory Carson, is facing serious charges related to the deaths.
The Kansas City Missouri Police discovered the bodies of Clayton McGeeney, 36; Ricky Johnson, 38; and David Harrington, 37, on the evening of January 9, 2024. This grim discovery followed a call from McGeeney’s fiancée, who reported her partner missing. According to reports from CBS affiliate KCTV, prosecutors in Platte County have charged both Willis and Carson with delivery of a controlled substance and involuntary manslaughter.
Prior to the tragic events, the three men had gathered at Willis’ residence to enjoy the Kansas City Chiefs’ matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, a game that concluded the regular season on January 7. After McGeeney’s fiancée was unable to reach him, she went to the house and made the horrifying discovery of what Platte County Attorney Eric Zahnd described as “at least one person dead on the back patio.”
Following her report, police found Johnson and Harrington’s bodies after arriving on the scene. At the time of their deaths, the weather conditions were perilous, with temperatures dropping below freezing. A subsequent search of Willis’ residence led authorities to uncover two plastic bags that contained a white powdery substance—one identified as cocaine. The other bag was found to contain fentanyl, as indicated by the prosecutor’s statements.
Zahnd noted that DNA evidence pointed to Willis as a significant contributor on the bag containing cocaine, while Carson’s DNA was linked to the fentanyl bag. A medical examination later confirmed that the cause of death for all three men was a mixed toxicity from fentanyl and cocaine.
Willis has previously asserted that he had no knowledge of the circumstances leading to his friends’ fatalities. However, one victim’s brother voiced skepticism regarding Willis’ claims in an interview with CBS News. Willis’ attorney, John Picerno, expressed surprise at the recent charges, which contradicted earlier communications from the prosecutor’s office. “The probable cause statement submitted by the state aligns with what Jordan has insisted happened,” Picerno stated, maintaining that Willis is not accountable for procuring or distributing the drugs implicated in the men’s deaths. He expressed optimism regarding the opportunity for a jury to review all evidence pertinent to the case.
As of now, it is uncertain whether Carson has secured legal representation to address the charges against him. Both men have had their bonds set at $100,000, as reported by KCTV.
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