CLAY COUNTY, Mo. – The trial of Timothy Haslett Jr., accused of ten counts, including rape, kidnapping, and murder, has been scheduled to begin on October 26, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Clay County Circuit Court. A pre-trial conference is set for October 9, 2026.
Haslett was arrested in 2022 after a woman allegedly escaped captivity from Haslett’s basement “dungeon” in Excelsior Springs and alerted police, leading to a wide-reaching investigation. Since then, the case has drawn regional and national attention.
The Excelsior Citizen has been contacted by production crews exploring a documentary project for Netflix, as well as several true-crime podcasters. Community members should expect to see media activity in and around Excelsior Springs until the case concludes.
The Excelsior Citizen will provide full coverage of the proceedings as they unfold, ensuring the community remains informed every step of the way.
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