Kansas City Crime Scene: Local Closure & Lady Serial Killer Cold Case

For constant readers we offer this collection of Kansas City metro crime news we've been reading tonight and over the past week.

There's an old school #TBT crime story to start that's quaint because if reminds us of a time when the world was much bigger and hiding was still an option for fugitives. 

From there we notice ongoing politically charged controversy along with continued property crime, court proceedings and just a bit more local law enforcement backstory.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

KCPD & Jackson County Sheriff's Office Solve Fugitive Serial Killer Case

At a news conference on Jan. 30, the Kansas City Missouri Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office announced their investigations into fugitive serial killer, Sharon Kinne, closing a case that began in the 1960s, stretching from Missouri to Mexico to Canada. Kinne died in January of 2022 of natural causes.

Alleged victims of Roger Golubski want more answers after closure of death investigation

Alleged victims of disgraced detective Roger Golubski want more answers after his death investigation closed.

Police take 2 into custody after stolen truck pursuit that crossed state lines

A stolen vehicle pursuit that began in Mission Hills, Kansas, and ended in Kansas City, Missouri, resulted in two suspects being taken into custody.

Appeals court rules Missouri attorney general did not violate Sunshine Law * Missouri Independent

The Attorney General's Office did not violate the Missouri Sunshine Law when it denied a request for records showing how it fulfilled a request.

Kansas City, Kansas man charged in November slaying at Merriam construction site

Larry Gunzenhauser, 32, allegedly shot 37-year-old Jentre DeMarkus Parker-White during an altercation at a construction site off Shawnee Mission Parkway in Merriam in November.

Kansas woman charged in connection to overdose death

A Kansas woman has been charged in connection to a February 2024 overdose death.

TSA firearms discoveries mostly decrease in 2024 at Missouri, Kansas airports

The Transportation Security Agency released state-level data Wednesday showing the number of firearms discoveries in 2024 at commercial airports in Kansas and Missouri was relatively flat.

Mission Hills resident robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace sale, police say

After exchanging the item, a suspect allegedly pointed a handgun at the resident and told them to walk away, police said.

Crime and policing are central to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe's plans for first year

In his first State of the State as Missouri governor, Mike Kehoe described a lack of hope among young people due to crime. He urged the General Assembly to pass legislation that would support law enforcement officers and increase penalties.

New Jackson County prosecutor's relationship with KCPD off to good start. Will it last? | Opinion

Melesa Johnson takes a new approach to charging, focusing on collaboration with Kansas City police to reduce violent and property crime.

Woman charged for allegedly selling drugs, causing death in Johnson County

A woman is accused of selling drugs to another woman which subsequently ended in her dying in February 2024.

Charges filed after sexual assault investigation reveals drugs in Parkville home

A Parkville man has been charged after a sexual assault investigation led law enforcement officials to find illegal drugs also in his possession.

Public company CEO concludes case alleging aggravated domestic battery - Kansas City Business Journal

After a Tuesday hearing, the CEO and chairman of a Kansas City, Kansas, public company concludes a case stemming from an aggravated domestic battery charge.

Clay County Sheriff's Office conducts successful human trafficking operations during awareness month

Two men are facing charges after an undercover counter-human trafficking operation conducted by the Clay County Sheriff's Office.

A Missouri woman was wrongfully convicted off a false confession. Her case could help free others

Sandra Hemme spent 43 years in a Missouri prison for a murder she did not commit. Some estimates suggest that a false confession played a role in almost a third of wrongful murder convictions.

Texas man charged with scamming Kansas City resident searching for new job

A Platte County man who thought he had landed a new job instead landed in a scam that left him without thousands of dollars.

This week marks 40 years since Overland Park police officer Deanna Sue Rose died in line of duty

Deanna Rose was the Overland Park Police Department's first line of duty death and the first woman officer killed in Kansas.

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