A Jefferson City man faces a potential life prison sentence, after being convicted of second degree murder for a 2018 killing. A Cole County jury deliberated for seven hours before convicting Jahaun Whirley of second degree murder and seven other felonies on Monday. Prosecutors say Whirley killed 33-year-old Justin Kammerich during a robbery. Another victim …
Cole County jury continues deliberating in Jefferson City murder trial
Jury deliberations will continue this (Monday) morning in a Jefferson City murder trial. A Cole County jury listened to closing arguments on Friday in Jahaun Whirley’s trial, then deliberated for five hours before adjourning Friday night. They’re resuming deliberations this morning at the Cole County Courthouse. Whirley, who was 16 at the time of the …
Closing arguments expected in Jefferson City murder trial
Cole County prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to deliver closing arguments later today in a murder trial involving a suspect who was 16 at the time of the 2018 homicide. Jahaun Whirley is charged with first degree murder and several other felonies for the robbery and murder of Justin Kammerich, near Atchison and Broadway …