Boone County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of prominent Columbia defense attorney Stephen Wyse. Sheriff’s Captain Brian Leer tells 939 the Eagle that while there is no suspicion of foul play, the investigation is active and ongoing. Captain Leer says the Boone County Medical Examiner’s office will perform an autopsy later this week. The …
DNA warrant is key part of Friday hearing in high-profile Columbia murder case
A Columbia man charged with murder for a 2017 drug-related killing in the Old Hawthorne subdivision will appear in court Friday afternoon. 29-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams is charged with second degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action, for the December 2017 death of Augustus Roberts. Mr. Roberts died at a home in the 1900 block of Lasso …