Three men were discovered deceased over a year ago, precisely in the backyard and on a back porch during a Chiefs game evening, according to KCTV.
Three individuals, namely Clayton McGeeney, Ricky Johnson, and David Harrington, were discovered deceased at a residence located near Northwest Waukomis Drive and Northwest Barry Road at approximately 10 p.m. on January 9, 2024.
Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd has filed charges against Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson.
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- delivery of a controlled substance (two counts)
- involuntary manslaughter (three counts)
According to a probable cause document, McGeeney, Johnson, and Harrington succumbed to a lethal combination of fentanyl and cocaine.
Here is a summary of the statements and evidence collected over the course of that year.
I partied with Willis and the others at Harrington’s place before we headed to Willis’ house, according to a witness.
“Witness #2 observed a large plate with anywhere from ½ ounce to an ounce of “blow” (Cocaine) which was supplied by WILLIS and everyone present was using the cocaine,” the statement read. “Witness #2 stated WILLIS was the only person in the group who could find and purchase that amount of cocaine.”
According to a witness, the group’s regular cocaine supplier was someone they referred to as “Blade Brown”, who was later identified by the police as Carson. Carson himself confessed to selling cocaine in gram quantities to the group in the past.
According to another witness, when the friends were in need of money to continue partying, they would often spend time with Willis as he would generously provide it for them.
According to KCTV5, an attorney representing Willis stated last year that Willis was not involved in the deaths.
“Jordan is unaware of how his friends died. Like the rest of us, Jordan is anxiously awaiting the results of the autopsy and toxicology report. On behalf of Jordan 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,” John Picerno said during an interview in 2024.
According to Picerno, Willis gave permission for the officers to search his house when they arrived at his front door. Picerno also mentioned that Willis’ friends had parked their cars on the street, and he only noticed them after the police had shown up.
According to the probable cause document, authorities tested two bags discovered in the residence for narcotics. It was determined that one bag contained cocaine, while the other bag contained fentanyl. Subsequent DNA analysis revealed that Willis was a “major contributor” of DNA on the cocaine bag, while Carson was a “major contributor” of DNA on the fentanyl bag.
Cell phone data extracted from Harrington’s phone revealed a series of messages exchanged within the group. According to the document, these messages clearly indicated that Carson was the primary source of cocaine for Harrington.
Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd and Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves made a joint announcement during a news conference on Wednesday, revealing the charges.
Both individuals expressed their desire for the charges to serve as a clear message about the repercussions of their actions.
Graves warned those who are involved in the distribution of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs that they will face consequences. He stated, “If you continue to bring these drugs into our community, you’re causing harm. You will be arrested and charged.”
Zahnd stated that it had not yet been determined if the men were aware that they were consuming fentanyl.
Zahnd expressed his deep concern about the devastating tragedy, emphasizing the grave consequences of street drugs, particularly fentanyl and cocaine. He urged individuals to reconsider their decision to purchase drugs from illicit sources, emphasizing the inherent dangers and potential harm associated with such substances.
Willis, who previously resided in the Northland home, relocated from the house last year.
Willis and Carson were each given a bond of $100,000.
The Platte County Prosecutor’s Office is still investigating the case.
John Picerno, the attorney representing Jordan Willis, issued a statement to KCTV in response to the charges.
“We are surprised that Jordan was charged with the deaths of his three friends,” Picerno said. “That was contrary to what the prosecuting attorney’s office told me several months ago. The probable cause statement submitted by the state is consistent with what Jordan stated happened. Jordan maintains that he is not responsible for purchasing or supplying the drugs that led to the deaths of his three friends. We are very much looking forward to the day a jury gets to hear all of the evidence in this case.”
