3 Chiefs fans discovered frozen to death outside friend’s home, friend unaware of bodies
OAN’s Abril Elfi
11:02 AM – Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Three Kansas City Chief Fans have been discovered “frozen to death” in the backyard of their friend who claims to have no knowledge that their bodies were there up until police showed up and informed him.
Kansas City police stated that the bodies of 37-year-old David Harrington, 38-year-old Ricky Johnson, and 36-year-old Clayton McGeeny, were found on the evening of January 9th after the fiancée of one of the men called authorities and requested a welfare check.
They stated that one of the bodies was found on the back porch while the others were discovered in the backyard. However, the homeowner, Jordan Willis, allegedly had “no knowledge” that his friends were there or freezing to death.
Kansas City Police Capt. Jake Becchina maintained that the case is “100% not being investigated as a homicide.”
“There have not been any arrests [or] charges, and no one is in custody. There are no specific threats or concerns for the surrounding community at this time,” Becchina added. “The resident at the house was cooperative with detectives the day the deceased were discovered.”
Family and friends of the victims took to social media to lambast the man who invited his friends to watch the game.
“This man [Willis] was inside his home alive while my friends were dead in his yard for lord knows how long,” Kaylee La Tier wrote in a Facebook post. “They were all hanging out since after the game Sunday. He KNEW people were looking for them. He read messages of people searching for him on Tuesday.”
She continued, explaining that they purportedly “banged on his door but he did not come out” until later when police finally showed up.
“My husband banged on his door for 20 [minutes],” La Tier continued. “My friend banged on his door and then busted a window and yelled and announced her presence while she’s inside and still nothing from him? Then the cops come 10 [minutes] later and he comes out nonchalant in his boxers with an empty wine glass in hand??! Nothing is adding up. Dave, Clay and Ricky need and deserve justice.”
The homeowner’s lawyer, John Picerno, claimed that his client was unaware of his friends’ deaths until the police came knocking on his door.
Picerno maintained that his client was sleeping with headphones on next to a noisy fan, and that he did not notice any text messages from one of their wives until the police got in touch with him.
According to the reports, Willis did not consider it “unusual for his friends to have left their cars there overnight.”
“Like the rest of us, [the homeowner] is anxiously awaiting the results of the autopsy and toxicology report,” Picerno said. “On behalf of [the homeowner] and his family, we wish to express our deepest sympathies to the friends and family members of these young men, and our thoughts and prayers are with them.”
Picerno reiterated that Willis went to sleep while “the four men were still up,” hanging around outside of the house “or in the house.” The lawyer went on to explain that the fourth man he was referencing was “Willis’s other friend who was still awake and hanging out inside.”
The attorney’s statement was released on Saturday on Willis’s behalf.
Kansas City police are still waiting on the results from medical examiners to determine an official cause of death, however, after officers initially came to the scene they assured reporters that the cause of death was most likely “hypothermia.”
The results of an autopsy and other tests might not be available for weeks.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Tragic Discovery: Three Kansas City Chiefs Fans Found Frozen to Death
On the evening of January 9th, Kansas City police made a grim discovery in the backyard of a local resident. The bodies of three Kansas City Chiefs fans were found frozen to death, shocking both the local community and the friends and family of the victims.
The deceased individuals were identified as 37-year-old David Harrington, 38-year-old Ricky Johnson, and 36-year-old Clayton McGeeny. Their bodies were found after the fiancée of one of the men called authorities and requested a welfare check. It is unclear how long the bodies had been there before their tragic discovery.
The homeowner, Jordan Willis, claimed to have had no knowledge of his friends being in his backyard or of their unfortunate fate. Kansas City Police Capt. Jake Becchina emphasized that the case is not being investigated as a homicide and that no arrests or charges have been made. There are also no specific threats or concerns for the surrounding community at this time.
Family and friends of the victims expressed their frustration and anger towards Willis through social media. Kaylee La Tier, a friend of the deceased, wrote a heartfelt post on Facebook, accusing Willis of being aware of the situation and not doing anything to help his friends. She claimed that they had been trying to reach out to Willis since Sunday, after the game they were watching together, but received no response until the police arrived.
Willis’s lawyer, John Picerno, defended his client, stating that Willis was unaware of his friends’ deaths until the police notified him. Picerno explained that Willis was sleeping with headphones on next to a noisy fan and did not notice any text messages or attempts to contact him. Willis also did not find it unusual for his friends to leave their cars in his yard overnight.
Picerno stated that Willis is anxiously waiting for the results of the autopsy and toxicology reports, and expressed his client’s deepest sympathies to the friends and family members of the victims.
The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing, and the community is left mourning the loss of these young men. The Kansas City Chiefs organization has also expressed their condolences to the families affected by this tragedy.
As we await more details, it is important to remember to prioritize the safety and well-being of our loved ones. Communication and awareness are crucial in preventing similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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