Human remains found last week in western Missouri’s Bates County have been identified as 36-year-old Nicole Mallatt. The Bates County Sheriff says Mallatt lived in Butler with her longtime boyfriend and children and had been missing for nearly a year. Her cell phone and a backpack were found last December near her home, […]
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Maysville man sentenced to 14-years in prison on manslaughter and abandonment of a corpse charges
A sentencing hearing was held in Nodaway County Tuesday, September 1st for a Maysville man found guilty in July of involuntary manslaughter—first degree and abandonment of a corpse in the death of Leah Dawson of Maysville. Kenneth Lyn Wykert was sentenced to 10 years in the Department of Corrections on the involuntary manslaughter charge and […]
New Cambria man facing burglary and theft charges in Linn County
A New Cambria man faces several felony charges in Linn County after an alleged incident in Meadville Saturday, August 1st. Forty-three-year-old Richard Neal Elam has been charged with burglary—second degree, harassment—first degree, and stealing—firearm, explosive weapon, or ammonium nitrate. He has also been charged with misdemeanor assault—fourth degree. An arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday, August […]
Maysville man found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and abandonment of a corpse
A Maysville man has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and abandonment of a corpse in the death of Leah Dawson of Maysville. A court trial was held this week with Presiding Judge Roger Prokes in Nodaway County Circuit Court for Kenneth Lyn Wykert. The court announced its verdict Thursday, July 16th. The involuntary manslaughter […]
Maysville man facing murder charge waives right to jury trial
A Maysville man facing felony charges in Nodaway County of second degree murder and abandonment of a corpse has voluntarily waived his right to a jury trial. Kenneth Lyn Wykert’s case will proceed being tried to the court. A court trial is scheduled for July 13th with Presiding Judge Roger Prokes. A hearing/trial was canceled […]
Maysville man facing felony murder charge appears in court on drug-related charges
A Maysville man facing felony charges in Nodaway County of second degree murder and abandonment of a corpse appeared via Zoom in Division One of Clinton County Circuit Court yesterday (Monday) on drug-related charges. Online court information shows Kenneth Wykert has been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor unlawful possession of […]
Jury trial scheduled for Maysville man on drug-related charges
A jury trial has been scheduled in Clinton County in a case involving drug-related charges for a Maysville man facing felony charges in Nodaway County of second-degree murder and abandonment of a corpse. Kenneth Wykert waived formal arraignment this week and entered a plea of not guilty on felony possession of a controlled substance except […]
Maysville man charged with murder granted change of judge
A Maysville man facing felony charges in Nodaway County of second-degree murder and abandonment of a corpse had an application sustained for a change of judge on a case in Division One of Clinton County Circuit Court. Kenneth Wykert’s case was transferred to Circuit Judge Ryan Horsman and was continued to December 9, 2019, for […]
Maysville man charged with murder makes court appearance on drug-related charges
A Maysville man facing felony charges in Nodaway County of second-degree murder and abandonment of a corpse saw a case involving drug-related charges bound over to Division One of Clinton County Circuit Court on Wednesday morning. Kenneth Wykert was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance except for 35 grams or less of marijuana […]
Audio: Moberly man arrested in child abuse case where he struck child with toolbox and cell phone
A baby girl in Moberly has life-threatening injuries in a case of possible child abuse. Police were originally notified of the case around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday after the child had to be flown by helicopter from Moberly Regional Medical Center to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The child was listed as critical and had “obvious […]
Maysville man charged with murder pleads guilty to sex offender charge
A Maysville man charged with the felonies of second-degree murder and abandonment of a corpse waived formal arraignment and entered a plea of guilty on another charge on Friday. Kenneth Wykert pleaded guilty in Caldwell County to misdemeanor attempted failure to register as a sex offender. A sentencing assessment report was waived, he was afforded […]
Man to be tried for murder of Leah Dawson has case moved to Nodaway County
A motion for change of venue was sustained this week for a Maysville man charged with the felonies of second-degree murder and abandonment of a corpse. Kenneth Wykert’s case was transferred to Nodaway County from DeKalb County, and a jury trial is scheduled to start March 30th. A motion for a change of judge and […]