A Missouri man found himself at the center of a baffling mystery when the bodies of three of his friends were discovered in his backyard, two days after they had gathered to watch a Kansas City Chiefs football game. The tragic incident, which took place in Kansas City, has left both the local community and the families of the deceased searching for answers.
On January 9th, a woman went to the Kansas City Police Department, reporting a body outside a home on N.W. 83 Terrace near N. Overland Drive. Little did she know that this grim discovery was just the tip of the iceberg. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the presence of a body on the back porch, but their investigation didn’t end there. As they continued to search the property, two more bodies were found in the backyard. The victims were identified as Ricky Johnson, Clayton McGeeney, and David Harrington, all in their thirties.
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According to the homeowner, Jordan Willis, he had no knowledge of the deaths until he was informed by the police. Willis, who had invited his friends over to watch the Chiefs game, claims that he had no idea that the three men remained in his backyard or that they required medical attention. His attorney, John Picerno, emphasized that Willis was completely unaware of the timing, manner of their deaths, or when they had left his house. It is important to note that the homeowner has not been charged with any crime and is not considered a suspect.
On the night of January 7th, Johnson, McGeeney, and Harrington gathered at Willis’ house to watch the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The game ended around 9 p.m., and what transpired afterwards remains shrouded in mystery. Willis claims that the last time he saw the three men was when they left his house and he went to bed. It is unclear what happened during the intervening hours and how the men ended up in the backyard.
In the days before the bodies were discovered, Willis asserts that he did not receive any phone calls or text messages from family or friends of the victims. Picerno explains that two people did come to the house looking for the men, but Willis did not hear them as he sleeps with earbuds and a loud fan. Additionally, one of the victims’ wives attempted to reach Willis through Facebook Messenger, but he did not see the message until after being contacted by the police. This lack of communication has left many questioning the sequence of events and whether earlier intervention could have altered the tragic outcome.
Adding to the puzzling nature of the case, two of the victims’ cars were parked on the street outside Willis’ house, yet he claims not to have noticed them. Picerno suggests that it would not have been unusual for the men to leave their cars there overnight. This detail raises questions about the level of interaction between the homeowner and his guests during their time at the residence. The failure to notice the vehicles further adds to the overall mystery surrounding the events leading up to the discovery of the bodies.
When the police arrived at the house, Willis willingly allowed them inside, providing them with all the information he had and consenting to a search of the premises. This cooperation is highlighted by Picerno as evidence of his client’s innocence and his willingness to assist in uncovering the truth behind the deaths. While the investigation is ongoing, the Kansas City Police Department has reiterated that there are no indications of foul play at this stage.
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As of now, the Kansas City Police Department is awaiting the results from the medical examiners to determine the cause of death. The autopsy and toxicology reports are expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the deaths. However, it may take several weeks before these results are available. The findings from these reports will be crucial in understanding what truly happened to Johnson, McGeeney, and Harrington and whether there were any underlying factors contributing to their deaths.
The shocking turn of events has left friends and family members of the deceased grappling with grief and searching for answers. Many have taken to social media to express their frustrations and demand justice. Questions about the homeowner’s level of awareness and the timeline of events have raised suspicions and fueled speculation. The community is anxiously awaiting the release of the autopsy and toxicology reports, hoping that they will provide the clarity and closure they desperately seek.
