Current:Home > NewsA timeline of what's happened since 3 football fans found dead outside Kansas City home -ProfitPioneers Hub
A timeline of what's happened since 3 football fans found dead outside Kansas City home
View
Date:2025-04-11 18:18:10
The death investigation into three football fans found dead outside a friend's Missouri home last month when temperatures dropped below freezing remained ongoing Friday as law enforcement awaited autopsy results, according to information from police and a lawyer close to the case.
Ricky Johnson, 38, David Harrington, 37, and Clayton McGeeney, 36, were found dead Jan. 9 outside a man's house in a Kansas City suburb, the Kansas City Police Department reported in January.
The home is rented by a 38-year-old scientist who lives alone and works remotely for a New York hospital, the man's Kansas City-based lawyer, John Picerno previously told USA TODAY.
USA TODAY is not naming the man who lives in the home because he has not been arrested or charged with a crime.
Although police said foul play is not suspected in their deaths, officials from multiple agencies have been working to determine how the men died.
USA TODAY has requested copies of their autopsy and toxicology reports when they are available for public release. Results can take anywhere from six weeks to months to be completed.
Here is timeline of the men's deaths and what we know so far:
I'll buy:Travis Kelce is America's 'most desirable neighbor' among football players, says Zillow
January 7: Football fans gather to watch Chiefs-Chargers game
Harrington, Johnson and McGeeney, visit the 38-year-old man's home to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers game, according to Harrington's mother, Jennifer Marquez.
Picerno said the four men and a fifth person spend the day "watching the game" and eventually the fifth friend leaves the home.
January 8: Friends leave, homeowner wakes up and works
At some point during "the early morning hours of Jan. 8, Harrington, Johnson and McGeene" leave the home before his client goes to bed, Picerno said.
Picerno said his client sleeps "most of Monday," gets up, works from home and eventually goes back to sleep.
January 9: Men found dead outside the home
All three are found dead Jan. 9 outside the man's house in a Kansas City suburb after McGeeney’s fiancée visits the home, finds one of them dead on the back porch, and notifies police.
The renter wakes up Jan. 9, works all day, until he is later he contacted by law enforcement, according to his attorney.
How to get a figurine:Shirtless Jason Kelce celebrating brother Travis gets Funko Pop treatment
January 16: Police confirm deaths, begin investigation
Police confirm to USA TODAY the men were found dead the evening of Jan. 9 at the Platte County home and confirm a death investigation is underway.
Investigators say a preliminary investigation indicates no foul play in the case.
A medical examiner spokesperson confirms autopsies and toxicology tests were conducted on all three men and their results were pending.
January 23: Homeowner says he had no knowledge friends were outside
Picerno releases a statement to USA TODAY saying his client, who attended high school with two of the victims, and has known the third victim for several years, had nothing to do with the death of "his friends" and had no knowledge they were outside or "he certainly would have called for help."
January 26: Police say there's no foul play
Police confirm on Jan. 26 foul play is not suspected in the men's deaths.
"This is not being investigated as a homicide, it is a death investigation," police spokesperson Jake Becchina tells USA TODAY.
February 1: Local TV station says toxicology results were released to police
A local TV station in Kansas City reports the victims' toxicology results were released to police investigators, according to one of the victim's family members.
But WDAF-TV reports police say there are no new details available for release.
February 2: Case remains active and ongoing
When reached by phone Friday, Picerno says he cannot comment on the station's report.
"We will not be making any comments until the autopsy report has been released," Picerno says when asked by USA TODAY about results reportedly released to the family.
Police Sergeant Phil DiMartino confirms to USA TODAY the case remains active and ongoing.
"There have been no additional details or reports of this case revealed to any media, nor are there any plans to at this time," DiMartino says. "The case remains an ongoing death investigation. Both KCPD Detectives and the Platte County Prosecutor's Office have been in touch with the deceased men’s families and remain in contact with them as the investigation unfolds."
As of Friday no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed in the case.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.
veryGood! (83337)
Related
- Video shows dog chewing cellphone battery pack, igniting fire in Oklahoma home
- Female athletes sue the University of Oregon alleging Title IX violations by the school
- Semitruck failed to slow down before deadly Ohio crash, state report says
- CBS News Philadelphia's Aziza Shuler shares her alopecia journey: So much fear and anxiety about revealing this secret
- Oklahoma parole board recommends governor spare the life of man on death row
- Oklahoma executes Philip Dean Hancock, who claimed self-defense in double homicide
- Aging dams in central and western Massachusetts to be removed in $25M project
- Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 18 months for film violations but still not charged over mass graves
- $1 Frostys: Wendy's celebrates end of summer with sweet deal
- Big Oil Leads at COP28
Ranking
- Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
- Virginia Environmental Groups Form New Data Center Reform Coalition, Call for More Industry Oversight
- Dunkintini? Dunkin' partners with Martha Stewart for espresso martinis, festive glasses
- The 'Golden Bachelor' finale: Gerry Turner puts a ring on it. Who gets his final rose?
- In ‘Nickel Boys,’ striving for a new way to see
- Global Red Cross suspends Belarus chapter after its chief boasted of bringing in Ukrainian children
- Bombs are falling on Gaza again. Who are the hostages still remaining in the besieged strip?
- Dak Prescott throws for 3 TDs, Cowboys extend home win streak to 14 with 41-35 win over Seahawks
Recommendation
House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
Somali maritime police intensify patrols as fears grow of resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden
Angel Reese returns, scores 19 points as LSU defeats Virginia Tech in Final Four rematch
Wolverines Are Finally Listed as Threatened. Decades of Reversals May Have Caused the Protections to Come Too Late
Connie Chiume, Black Panther Actress, Dead at 72: Lupita Nyong'o and More Pay Tribute
Man who avoided prosecution as teen in 13-year-old’s killing found guilty of killing father of 2
Federal appeals court says Trump is not immune from civil lawsuits over Jan. 6 Capitol attack
World's largest gathering of bald eagles threatened by Alaska copper mine project, environmentalists say