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First-Degree Murder Charges Refiled in Resurrected Lincoln County Homicide Case
Prosecutors have refiled first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges against Russell Morgan Woods regarding a fatal 2019 shooting in Moscow Mills, prompting successive judicial recusals in Lincoln County Circuit Court.

John Eads
Jul 13 min read


Second Suspect, Alleged Shooter Arrested In Elsberry Vape Shop Robbery Case
Nearly six months after a robbery and shooting at The SPOT Smoke and Play in Elsberry left one victim wounded, investigators have arrested a second suspect and revealed new details about what allegedly happened inside the business that night.

John Eads
Jun 224 min read


Armed Robbery In Troy Leads To Multiple Arrests After Snapchat Setup
A Snapchat-arranged PlayStation meetup in Troy allegedly turned into an armed robbery involving multiple firearms. Two Hawk Point suspects are now in custody in Lincoln County.

John Eads
May 272 min read


Woman Escapes After Alleged Kidnapping and Hours-Long Assault at Remote Campsite
A woman escaped a remote campsite in Lincoln County after an alleged overnight assault involving kidnapping, choking, and threats with a kni

John Eads
Mar 272 min read
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