Jurors in Joseph Elledge’s Columbia murder trial heard Thursday testimony from a former CPD detective involved in the October 2019 investigation. The 26-year-old Elledge is charged with killing his wife, Menggi Ji. Former CPD detective Alan Mitchell was cross-examined several times on Thursday by defense attorney Matei Stroescu, and testifies that Columbia Police questioned Elledge …
Boone County jury in Elledge murder trial hears hours of tapes in open court
A Boone County jury in a high-profile Columbia murder trial learned Wednesday that Joseph Elledge and Menggi Ji both secretly recorded conversations with the other at times. The jury listened to hours of tapes during Wednesday’s court proceedings. While there were no specific threats, the couple argued over Ji’s parents living at their small Columbia …
Jurors hear graphic details in first day of Elledge murder trial in Columbia
A Boone County jury heard two different stories about how Menggi Ji died, during Tuesday’s opening statements in a high-profile Columbia murder trial. Boone County Prosecutor Dan Knight says 26-year-old Joseph Elledge hated his wife, and insulted and threatened her. Elledge is charged with first degree murder for the October 2019 death of Ji. Her …
Jury to hear opening statements in Elledge murder trial in Columbia; 12 jurors and three alternates selected
A jury will hear opening statements Tuesday morning at the Boone County Courthouse in Joseph Elledge’s murder trial. The 26-year-old Columbia man is charged with first degree murder for the 2019 death of his wife, Menggi Ji. Monday’s jury selection process took extra time, due to microphone problems for both Boone County Prosecutor Dan Knight …
COVID concerns a top priority for Boone County judge handling Elledge murder trial
125 potential jurors will be called to the Boone County Courthouse in downtown Columbia Monday morning, as jury selection begins in Joseph Elledge’s murder trial. The 26-year-old Elledge is charged with first degree murder for the 2019 death of his wife, Menggi Ji. Her remains were found in Rock Bridge state park earlier this year. …