Charges Expected in Case of Three Chiefs Fans Found Dead, But Not Against Homeowner
Sep 16, 10:00 AM
Charges could be forthcoming in the case involving the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans found in their friend's backyard in January, though likely not against the homeowner, according to the homeowner's lawyer.
David Harrington, 37, Clayton McGeeney, 36, and Ricky Johnson, 38, visited their friend Jordan Willis's home in Kansas City to watch the Chiefs play the Los Angeles Chargers on January 7. Two days later, the trio was found dead in Willis's backyard.
John Picerno, Willis's attorney, told PEOPLE that after discussions with prosecutors involved in the case, he believes charges will be filed in the coming weeks—but not against his client. "I do not anticipate that he's going to be charged with any kind of a homicide in any way or involvement in that," Picerno said. "And so obviously, we're very pleased with that."
Picerno previously stated that Willis was "unaware of how his friends died."
Harrington’s father, Jon Harrington, previously told PEOPLE that Kansas City police had read him a toxicology report indicating that cocaine and fentanyl were found in his son's body, though the report has not been made public. Authorities have not disclosed official causes of death for the victims.
Picerno believes the person who supplied the drugs to the men could potentially face charges. "I believe that the supplier of the drugs may be held accountable," he said.
Kansas City police have previously stated that the investigation is not a homicide investigation. In response to Picerno's comments, a police spokesperson told PEOPLE: "[Investigators] did advise they are continuing to work with the Platte County Prosecutor's Office and could have some updates in the coming weeks."
- **Three friends found dead:** The men were discovered in the backyard of Jordan Willis two days after watching a Chiefs game.
- **Homeowner unlikely to face charges:** Attorney John Picerno does not anticipate his client will be charged with homicide.
- **Possible drug involvement:** A toxicology report allegedly showed cocaine and fentanyl in David Harrington's body.
- **Supplier may face charges:** The person who provided the drugs could be held accountable.
- **Investigation ongoing:** Authorities have not released causes of death and say it's not a homicide case.
In an email to PEOPLE, the prosecutor's office stated there was no new information to report and that the case is still under investigation.
In March, two months after his son died, Jon Harrington said the results of the investigation wouldn't change anything for him. "I don’t really care what they find out now, it doesn’t matter to me," he said. "I’ve already said my goodbyes to David and it’s not going to change anything."
Jon mentioned that an "awful lot" of people attended David's memorial on January 21, which showed him "how much they were missing him."
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David Harrington, 37, Clayton McGeeney, 36, and Ricky Johnson, 38, visited their friend Jordan Willis's home in Kansas City to watch the Chiefs play the Los Angeles Chargers on January 7. Two days later, the trio was found dead in Willis's backyard.
John Picerno, Willis's attorney, told PEOPLE that after discussions with prosecutors involved in the case, he believes charges will be filed in the coming weeks—but not against his client. "I do not anticipate that he's going to be charged with any kind of a homicide in any way or involvement in that," Picerno said. "And so obviously, we're very pleased with that."
Picerno previously stated that Willis was "unaware of how his friends died."
Harrington’s father, Jon Harrington, previously told PEOPLE that Kansas City police had read him a toxicology report indicating that cocaine and fentanyl were found in his son's body, though the report has not been made public. Authorities have not disclosed official causes of death for the victims.
Picerno believes the person who supplied the drugs to the men could potentially face charges. "I believe that the supplier of the drugs may be held accountable," he said.
Kansas City police have previously stated that the investigation is not a homicide investigation. In response to Picerno's comments, a police spokesperson told PEOPLE: "[Investigators] did advise they are continuing to work with the Platte County Prosecutor's Office and could have some updates in the coming weeks."
- **Three friends found dead:** The men were discovered in the backyard of Jordan Willis two days after watching a Chiefs game.
- **Homeowner unlikely to face charges:** Attorney John Picerno does not anticipate his client will be charged with homicide.
- **Possible drug involvement:** A toxicology report allegedly showed cocaine and fentanyl in David Harrington's body.
- **Supplier may face charges:** The person who provided the drugs could be held accountable.
- **Investigation ongoing:** Authorities have not released causes of death and say it's not a homicide case.
In an email to PEOPLE, the prosecutor's office stated there was no new information to report and that the case is still under investigation.
In March, two months after his son died, Jon Harrington said the results of the investigation wouldn't change anything for him. "I don’t really care what they find out now, it doesn’t matter to me," he said. "I’ve already said my goodbyes to David and it’s not going to change anything."
Jon mentioned that an "awful lot" of people attended David's memorial on January 21, which showed him "how much they were missing him."
- #KansasCityChiefs
- #ChiefsFans
- #UnsolvedCase
- #LegalUpdate
- #DrugInvestigation
- #FentanylCrisis
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The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com