CRIME
Unsolved Homicides
We appreciate witnesses coming forward and providing statements. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department will continue to investigate these and other homicides until the suspects are identified, caught, and the cases are brought to the appropriate prosecutor’s offices. As always, for immediate assistance, call 9-1-1.
To provide anonymous tips: Call the TIPS Hotline 816-474-TIPS (816-474-8477). Submit Web Tips at KCcrimestoppers.com. Download the FREE mobile app, P3Tips, available on Google Play and Apple iOS platforms. It is fully functional on smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops. This allows for uploading of photos and videos. There is up to a $25,000 dollar reward eligible for information leading to an arrest.
Nicholas C. Walker B/M 4-24-1983
Occurred: 12/18/2015, approx. 2230 hours, at 610 Elmwood
Officers were dispatched to 610 Elmwood on an ambulance en route. Upon
arrival the officers located the victim in a vehicle in front of the dispatched
address. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses advised the
suspect were observed walking away from the scene.
The Kansas City Missouri Police Department’s Homicide Unit is asking anyone with
information to contact the TIPS Hotline or the Homicide Unit 816-234-5043.
Det. Scott Mullen is the case detective and can be reached at 816-234-5336.
Parker Willingham B/M 3/27/1987
Occurred: 12/13/2015, 0415 hours, 3424 Park
Officers were dispatched to 3424 Park in regard to a Shotspotter Shots Fired call.
Upon arrival officers located the victim lying unresponsive in the driveway of the
dispatched address. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The Kansas City Missouri Police Department’s Homicide Unit is asking anyone with
information to contact the TIPS Hotline or the Homicide Unit 816-234-5043.
Det. Scott Mullen is the case detective and can be reached at 816-234-5336
Laurence A. McCauley B/M 1/22/1980
Occurred: 12/07/2015, approx. 0300 hours at 4310 E. 25th Street
Officers were dispatched to the listed location in regard to a Medical Nature
Unknown. Upon arrival, officers located the victim seated in the driver’s side seat
slumped over toward the passenger seat. The victim sustained multiple gunshot
wounds. The victim was declared deceased at the scene.
Det. Scott Emery is the case detective and can be reached at 816-234-5219
William Maze B/M 01/28/1957
Occurred: 11/30/2015 at 4511 Virginia
On 11/30/2015 Officers were dispatched to the listed address on a disturbance. Upon
arrival they found the victim lying in the front yard of the residence deceased. The
witness heard the victim scuffling with the suspect and observed the suspect flee the
residence. The victim died as a result of a stab wound.
Det. Jason Findley (816)234-5043
Frank R. Beasley B/M 22 YO
Occurred: 11/04/2015 at 1035 hours @ Location: 7439 Lydia
Officers were dispatched to the location on a reported shooting call. Upon arrival, officers
located the victim who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. The victim died of his
injuries.
Anyone with information in regard to this case are encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit of
the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline.
Vernae N. Watson BF 23
Occurred: 11/01/2015 at 2205 hours @ Location: E. Bannister Rd and Hillcrest Rd.
Officers were dispatched to the location on a reported shooting call. The victim was a
passenger in a vehicle, officers located the victim who had sustained an apparent gunshot
wound. The victim was transported from the scene to an area hospital where she died of her
injuries.
Anyone with information in regard to this case are encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit of
the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline.
Jose A. Urias, H/M 10/22/1991
Occurred: 10-15-2015, 0011 hours at 46th Terr. and Cleveland
Patrol officers responded on an outside disturbance party armed with a weapon
at 46th and Cleveland. The call was later updated to a sound of shots call at 4710
Cleveland, just north. At the location the officers located the victim on the south
west corner of 46th Terr. and Cleveland. The victim was located on the ground
unresponsive. The victim was observed to be suffering from a gunshot wound
and EMS responded. The victim was declared deceased.
Det. Cristin Stammler is the case detective and can be reached at 816-234-5218
Stanley Wright B/M 01/06/1978 and Russell Taylor B/M 04/24/1958
Occurred: 10/11/2015 at 851 Olive
On October 11, 2015 officers were dispatched to the address on a shooting.
Upon arrival they found the victims: one was lying beside a vehicle, and the other
was inside the vehicle. Both were suffering from gunshot wounds.
Det. Kristofer Oldham (816)234-5043
Christopher Johnson B/M 04/15-1994
Occurred: 09/16/2015 at 73rd and Lydia
On September 16, 2015 officers were dispatched to the address on a shooting.
Upon arrival they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim
was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries on
10/03/2015.
Det. Ray Lenoir (816)234-5043
Neka S. Gleason B/F 21 YO
Occurred: 09/07/2015 at 0235 hours
Location: 4343 Belleview
Officers were dispatched to the location on a reported shooting call. Upon arrival, officers
located the victim who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. The victim died of her
injuries.
Anyone with information in regard to this case are encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit of
the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline.