Charges of murder have been brought in the case of three Chiefs supporters discovered dead following the game.

Kansas City Chiefs Fans’ Deaths Lead to Murder Charges

In January 2024, two men faced murder charges after three fans of the Kansas City Chiefs were discovered dead in a friend’s backyard. The incident raised questions during a preliminary hearing in Platt County Circuit Court.

Attorney John Piquerno, representing Jordan Willis, emphasized the lack of concrete evidence linking his client to the deaths. He pointed out that there was no timeline for the DNA results and argued that the prosecution couldn’t prove that Willis provided drugs or that the victims died specifically from those substances.

The victims, identified as Ricky Johnson (38), David Harrington (37), and Clayton McGeeney, were found dead with drugs in their systems. The judge, ABE Quint Shafer, indicated there was enough evidence to potentially move forward with the murder charges against Willis (39) and Ivory “Blade” Carson (42), who are both facing second-degree felony murder allegations.

Details of the Case

During the hearing, it came to light that both Willis and Carson had not interacted throughout the proceedings, despite being at the same table. When leaving the court, Willis simply responded “Yes” to questions posed.

Prosecutors outlined that the three fans died as a result of a fentanyl and cocaine combination, with indications pointing to an overdose. Kansas City Police detective Mark Divac testified about the discovery of two bodies in the backyard, one of which was discovered on the patio. He noted a lack of signs indicating foul play.

It’s worth mentioning that the victims’ bodies were reported found on January 9, 2024, after they were last seen a couple of days earlier. McGeeney’s fiancée, April Mahoney, alerted authorities after she suspected something was wrong and climbed through a basement window when no one responded to her knocks.

Upon their arrival, police found bags of white powder in the home, further complicating the investigation. Court documents suggest that both Willis and Carson were involved in the events leading to the men’s deaths, with allegations that one of them had supplied drugs to the group.

The two accused are due back in court on August 6th. The ongoing investigation continues to develop as it explores the circumstances around the fatal discovery in Kansas City.