Boone County government officials are mourning the death of veteran county prosecutor Dan Knight, who died Saturday. Boone County government officials have released a statement, saying that Mr. Knight’s dedication to his profession and his passionate advocacy were unparalleled. They say each of us will feel the loss in our own way, and they’re encouraging …
CPD: foul play is not suspected in veteran Boone County prosecutor’s death
Columbia’s police chief has announced the death of longtime Boone County prosecutor Dan Knight at his home on Memorial Court, near South Providence. Police Chief Geoff Jones briefed reporters near the home early Saturday afternoon. He says CPD officers and other first responders were dispatched to the home at about 9:35 this morning, to an …
Columbia man charged with first degree murder for death of step-father
A Columbia man is jailed without bond this morning, after being charged with first degree murder in what police describe as a domestic disturbance. 21-year-old Samuel Ethan Brotherton is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action for Sunday evening’s death of Rollin Thompson in the 3800 block of Pinecrest drive, west of Brown …
Boone County Prosecutor Knight: there were more victims in Joanthony Johnson case
Boone County’s longtime prosecutor says Joanthony Johnson could be the most prolific serial rapist in county history. Dan Knight made his comments during a recent interview with reporters in his office, including 939 the Eagle. Knight led the prosecution against the 32-year-old Johnson, who is serving a 100-year prison sentence for two counts of rape, …
Convicted Columbia murderer Joseph Elledge will serve his prison sentence in southeast Missouri’s Charleston
A Columbia man who was convicted of killing his wife in 2019 and burying her in Rock Bridge state park will serve his sentence at the state’s maximum-security prison in Charleston. Joseph Elledge is serving a 28-year prison sentence, after being convicted of second degree murder in November. He arrived at the Charleston prison last …
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