Police have arrested and charged two men in connection with the deaths of three Chiefs fans over a year after officers found their bodies.
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Authorities discovered the bodies of three Chiefs fans, Clayton McGeeney, 36, Ricky Johnson, 38, and David Harrington, 37, on January 9, 2024. The trio was reportedly at a home owned by their friend, Jordan Willis. They were there to watch the Chiefs Vs Chargers game on January 7. Police found their bodies in the backyard two days later.
Per People, in January 2025, a toxicology report found traces of cocaine and fentanyl in the victim's bodies. Willis's attorney also expected no charges to stick against his client. According to a press release by the Kansas City Police Department from March 5, Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson face 'drug distribution and manslaughter charges' in connection with the case.
According to court documents, McGeeney's fiance visited the home when she couldn't contact him. She reportedly found at least one person dead on the back patio. The documents note how temperatures dipped below freezing that night, and police found the three bodies when they responded.
Detectives Blame Drugs For The Chiefs Fans Deaths
The press release explains that detectives found a bag of cocaine and a bag of fentanyl at Willis's home. Authorities determined that Willis was a 'major contributor of DNA' found on the bag of cocaine. Carson's DNA was found on the fentanyl.
A doctor with Forensic Medical of Kansas confirmed the cause of death for all three victims was the combined toxicity of both drugs.
Several witnesses reportedly saw drug use at the home before leaving that night. One allegedly saw a 'large plate' of cocaine. Another was reportedly with the victims and Willis that night. They left around midnight after drinking, smoking marijuana, and taking cocaine.
Addressing the length of the investigation, Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd said, "Some people seemed to believe charges would never be brought in this case, perhaps because the investigation has spanned more than a year. Understand this: The Kansas City Police Department and my office do not rest on homicide cases until we have exhausted every possible resource to bring anyone we believe responsible to justice. Today's charges are a testament to the hard work of Kansas City detectives over many months."
Authorities are holding Willis and Carson in Platte County Detention Center, each with a $100,000 bond. The press release concludes that the charges are merely accusations. Willis and Carson are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
