5th friend speaks after 3 Kansas City Chiefs fans found dead

FOX4 News Kansas City

23 Jan 202403:55

Summary

TLDRWeeks after the discovery of three bodies in a Northland home's backyard, inconsistencies and frustration mount among the families involved. FOX 40 News reports on the evolving narrative, including a fifth person, previously unaccounted for, who disputes being the last to see the victims alive. This individual's lawyer contends his client left before the tragedy, contradicting earlier statements. Amid conflicting accounts regarding the last moments and communications with the victims, Kansas City Police Department awaits the medical examiner's findings on the cause of death, leaving unanswered questions and a community in search of truth and closure.

Takeaways

😕 The original story from the attorney has changed multiple times, causing confusion.
😟 The families of the victims are frustrated and upset with the lack of clarity around what happened.
😟 A 5th man who was at the home that night disputes the claim that he was the last to see the victims alive.
😟 The 5th man claims he left the home around midnight when all 4 men were still alive.
😟 The attorney for the 5th man says he received texts inquiring about the victims, contradicting the original attorney's claim.
😟 There are inconsistencies around whether the 5th man received texts or Facebook messages about the victims.
👎 The attorney for the homeowner has provided an evolving story with inconsistencies.
😢 The families want answers and for someone to "man up and tell us what happened".
😟 Police are still waiting on autopsy reports to determine cause of death.
😟 An interview between police and the 5th man has yet to be completed.

Q & A

What new information came to light regarding the deaths of the 3 men found in a Northland backyard?
-The attorney for the 5th man at the home now claims that all 4 men were still alive when his client left the home just after midnight. This contradicts the claim made earlier by Jordan Willis's attorney that the 5th man was the last to see the 3 dead men alive.
What did the 5th man's attorney say about his client's interaction with the 3 dead men?
-The 5th man's attorney said his client arrived at the home around 7 PM, left just after midnight, and when he left all 3 dead men and Jordan Willis were still alive and watching TV.
Why does the 5th man's account introduce more inconsistencies?
-His account that all men were alive when he left after midnight contradicts the claim made earlier by Jordan Willis's attorney that the 5th man was the last to see the dead men alive. Also, there is disagreement over whether the 5th man received texts vs Facebook messages inquiring about the missing men.
What does the family of Clayton McGee want from the police?
-The family says since the bodies were discovered, they haven't heard a mumbling word from police and want police to provide them more information and updates.
Why did Kristen Bell say the story has become less clear and more foggy?
-Because Jordan Willis's attorney has changed his story multiple times, first saying the 5th man saw the others dead and later walking that back. With all the inconsistencies, what truly happened that night is unclear.
What action has the Kansas City Police Department taken recently regarding the case?
-The Kansas City Police Department last made contact with the 5th man in the days after the bodies were discovered but still have yet to conduct a full interview with him.
What is still needed to determine the cause of death of the 3 men?
-The medical examiner still needs to determine the official cause of death for each of the 3 deceased men.
Why did a Kansas City charter school close today?
-A Kansas City charter school closed today due to receiving some kind of threat.
What were the 3 dead men and Jordan Willis doing before the 5th man left?
-According to the 5th man's attorney, before he left just after midnight the 4 men were watching TV together.
Who are the key people involved in this case?
-The key people are the 3 dead men (Clayton McGee, Ricky Johnson, and unnamed 3rd victim), Jordan Willis who lived at the home where the bodies were found, the 5th man who was at the home the night the others died, the families of the victims, the attorneys for Jordan Willis and the 5th man, and the Kansas City Police Department.

Outlines

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🔍 Update on Northland Triple Homicide: Conflicting Stories and Unanswered Questions

This segment from FOX 40 news at 9, anchored by Kristen Bell and John Holt, delves into the perplexing and unresolved case of three bodies found in a Northland home's backyard. Initially reported exclusively by FOX Four's Molly Jackson, the segment reveals a complex narrative involving a fifth person associated with the house. This individual, represented by attorney Andrew Towns, vehemently denies being the last to see the victims alive, contradicting earlier claims by Jordan Willis's attorney. The narrative is fraught with inconsistencies, including differing accounts of text messages and the presence of the fifth person at the time of the deaths. Towns's client reportedly left the house after midnight, with all four men alive and watching TV. The Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) is awaiting the medical examiner's report to determine the cause of death. The segment underscores the growing frustration of the victims' families due to the lack of clear information and the evolving stories from those involved.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Northland

Northland is a region in the northern part of Kansas City, Missouri where the 3 bodies were found. This location is mentioned several times, indicating it is an important setting related to the mysterious deaths.

💡autopsy

An autopsy is a medical examination performed on a dead body to determine the cause and manner of death. The video mentions that the medical examiner is still waiting to perform autopsies to find out how the 3 men died.

💡evolving

Evolving means changing over time. The video uses this word to describe how the story and accounts from the lawyer of the man who lived in the home keep changing.

💡inconsistencies

Inconsistencies refer to discrepancies or contradictions in facts or accounts. The news anchor says there are many inconsistencies in the stories about what happened, making the truth unclear.

💡frustrated

Frustrated means feeling annoyed or angry because of being unable to change something. The families are described as frustrated because the shifting stories have made them unable to understand what happened.

💡foggy

Foggy is used metaphorically to mean unclear or obscure. The changing accounts have made the truth foggy or hard to discern.

💡tune

To change your tune means to change your story or account of something. The lawyer is said to have changed his tune, telling different versions of events.

💡walking back

Walking back means retracting or taking back a statement. The news report says the lawyer is now walking back a claim he previously made.

💡contrary

Contrary means completely opposite or against. One statement was contrary or contradicted another statement.

💡account

An account refers to a person's telling of what happened from their perspective. The news analysis focuses on comparing accounts from different people to find inconsistencies.

Highlights

3 bodies were found in the backyard of a Northland home

Man who lived at the home has moved out

There was a 5th person at that home

5th man said he was not the last person to see the 3 men alive

Attorney says 5th man left home just after midnight, all 4 men were still alive

Inconsistencies in the stories about what happened that night

Attorney's story has changed since initial statements

5th man wants answers as to what happened to his friends

Police still waiting on medical examiner to determine cause of death

Police have been in contact with 5th man but full interview not yet completed

Victims' families haven't heard from police since bodies were discovered

Charter school closed due to threat

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