The key witness in the case against Timothy Haslett Jr. provided closed-door testimony on March 14, 2025, in a Clay County courtroom, as legal proceedings continue against the Excelsior Springs man accused of kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder.
The lights dimmed, the guests quieted, and tensions rose as a scandalous secret came to light—then, someone dropped dead. But this murder was all in good fun. The Excelsior Springs Area Cultural Guild welcomed guests to its annual Murder Mystery Dinner at the Montgomery Event Center, serving up a suspenseful evening of entertainment while raising money for student artists.
The teenage suspect behind a series of car thefts in Excelsior Springs is still on the move, with police connecting him to more stolen vehicles even after his arrest. As the juvenile court system weighs its options, frustrated residents wonder if justice will be served.
A masked teen targeting Hyundais and Kias left a trail of shattered windows and stolen vehicles across town, but a mother’s sharp eye and a pair of distinctive Nike sneakers helped police crack the case and end the weeks-long crime spree.