Double Murder victims identified; Suspect dies from self-inflicted GSW

UPDATE 4:29 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2022: The suspect in this case has succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. He is identified as David L. Rush, 34 years of age, of Wyandotte, OK.

JOPLIN, Mo. — Late Monday night, October 31, 2022 Joplin Police responded to an unknown trouble in the 2200 block of Annie Baxter. There they located two deceased adults inside the residence.

The victims in this case have been identified as Stacy Rush, 35 years of age, of Joplin, MO and Eric Stampfli, 35 years of age, of Grove, Ok.” — Sgt Andy Blair, Joplin Police

Autopsies are rescheduled for Thursday, November 3, 2022  at 10:30 AM in Springfield, Mo.

Cpl Tim Hudson told us on scene Monday night a 9-year-old boy was also present, and he was safe. The juvenile was not involved with what took place and was uninjured.

During investigation Joplin Police detectives identified a possible suspect and have been working on leads involving that suspect.

Sgt Blair states in a media release Wednesday afternoon, “The suspect was involved in an incident in Newton County earlier this morning with the Newton County Sherriff’s Office. Joplin Police detectives responded to assist. During the incident the suspect received a self-inflicted gunshot. The suspect is currently in critical condition at a local hospital.”

The suspect will be identified pending formal charges.

Reaction from mother of victim Stacy Rush

Lori Layman sent KOAM the following statement about her daughter Stacy Rush:

“Stacy was a wonderful daughter, who started humming when she was born. She loves her son with all her heart and soul.. Stacy was a compasaionate efficient ‘Singing’ nurse. She was bright and funny sister, full of life. Our hearts are broken. We are praying for everyone involved.”

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November 2, 2022: “Oklahoma officials pursued an individual into Missouri on 60 Highway. The individual turned south on Antelope road then got out of his vehicle on foot. The subject was a suspect in a recent Joplin homicide. He was armed with a handgun. A perimeter was established around the man to keep him from fleeing. Newton County Deputies, MSHP, Seneca Officers and Oklahoma Officers were all on scene.

Contact was established with the individual and he indicated he was suicidal. He also requested to speak with Joplin Detectives regarding the homicide.

The suspect displayed his firearm numerous times and after approximately 3 hours of negotiations he shot himself. The subject was transported by ambulance to a Joplin Hospital. The scene is being processed by Newton County Detectives.”

-Sheriff Chris Jennings

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Sheriff Chris Jennings timeline in Homicide investigation; Murder occurred in Joplin, body transported to Newton Co.

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. – Sheriff Chris Jennings shares a press release that details the timeline on a missing persons case that led them to Joplin where a suspect has been arrested and charged with Homicide.  Sheriff Jennings says they anticipate additional charges filed against the homeowner where the homicide victim was located 45 feet deep in a well.

“On Monday 04/25/2022, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office received information that a body had been hidden on a property in the county following a homicide in Joplin.

A search warrant was conducted at 20364 Crane Drive, Seneca Mo. The resident of that address, Eddie Fisher, was taken into custody on separate charges unrelated to this particular investigation.

Deputies continued the investigation and obtained more information about the location of the body. The Joplin Police Department was contacted to advise them of the possible homicide in their jurisdiction.

On Tuesday 04/26/2022, heavy equipment was brought in to assist as we had information the body was in a well on the property. The original equipment we utilized was not able to reach the depth we needed so on Wednesday we resorted to a drill rig with an auger bucket that could reach our desired depth. At that time we were able to locate human remains at approximately 45 foot in depth.

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On 03/18/2022, a missing persons report had been filed on a 36 year old named Scotty Roller. The information we had received was that the remains we located belonged to our missing person Scotty Roller and that he had been a victim of a homicide in Joplin, then brought to the house on Crane Drive.

We are awaiting positive confirmation through DNA but the victims family has been notified about our investigation. Joplin Police have arrested an individual for the homicide. Eddie Fisher remains in custody in Newton County on separate charges but we anticipate requesting additional charges on him.

I want to thank the contractors that provided their manpower and equipment to assist us. The recovery of the remains would have been impossible without them. Also, thank you to the Seneca Fire department for their assistance.”  – Sheriff Chris Jennings

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Joplin Police arrest Homicide suspect related to Newton Co. missing person case; Victim excavated from well

JOPLIN, Mo. – The Joplin Police Department release details in an arrest and homicide investigation where information originated in Newton County.

Joplin Police Department say they were recently notified by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office of a death investigation that had possibly originated within the City of Joplin. After further investigation and collaboration with Newton County authorities, it was determined that on March 18th, 2022 there was a verbal altercation at 2502 E. Vandalia Street between two individuals over the purchase of a vehicle.

During the disagreement, the suspect, who has been identified as Damyon D. Fisher, age 40 of Joplin, retrieved a handgun from his waistband and shot the victim in the back as he was fleeing. Fisher and an accomplice then disposed of the victims body by burying it in a well at an address, 20364 Crane Drive, in Newton County, Missouri. The victims body was recovered from the well on April 27th, 2022. The victim has been tentatively identified as Scotty J. Roller, age 36, of Neosho, Missouri, however an official autopsy is pending. Roller had been previously reported as a missing person to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.

Wednesday afternoon detectives with the Joplin Police Department located and arrested Fisher during a traffic stop and transported him to the Joplin Police Department. He remains in custody in the Joplin City Jail. Charges have been filed by the Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for the charge of Murder in the 2nd Degree and Armed Criminal Action.

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Sheriff Chris Jennings on excavation at residence, “We have located a body”; Homicide Investigation in Newton County

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — Sheriff Chris Jennings tell us Wednesday morning what brought them to this property, 20364 Crane Drive, SE of Seneca.

“Reliable information that a body was placed  in a well. We located the well yesterday,” the Sheriff says.

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Just after 10 a.m. he tells us, “We have located a body. Now we are in the process of recovering that body.”

This is now a Homicide Investigation.

He will not speculate the identity but he says it is believed to be a male, and a victim of a recent crime.

It will be a long process to officially identify the deceased.

When pressed about suspects he didn’t want to name names to protect the investigation but he said they are well aware of those at the residence.

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SHERIFF CHRIS JENNINGS TALKS TO US FROM THE EXCAVATION SITE AT 20364 CRANE DRIVE, RURAL SENECA, MO.

 

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Crime scene tape, active dig operation with heavy equipment; Sheriff tells us possible Homicide investigation

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — Sheriff Chris Jennings confirms to us they have secured a property SE of Seneca, Mo. for investigation.

Tuesday on the property, 20364 Crane Drive,  they have been conducting an active dig operation with heavy equipment. It’s obvious they have turned over a lot of dirt.

Sheriff tells us this is part of a possible homicide investigation related to a missing persons case.

 

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No one is arrested or charged at this time related to the case.

He could not specify what missing person case but he hopes to have more information Wednesday. They are still in the early stages of investigation.

Deputies and detectives have the property surrounded in crime scene tape and are on scene again overnight to secure the integrity of the property for the investigation.

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Wanted on warrants in Newton County, Mo.

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. – The NCSO most-wanted identify individuals for the 1st week of March 2022 in a release of information.

The following individuals have outstanding Newton County felony warrants. We would like the public’s help in locating them. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact our dispatch center at 417-451-8333.”  — NCSO

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If you have information on any of the individuals they ask you contact Newton County Central Dispatch 417-451-8333.

NCSO also allow the public to submit anonymous tips on their website, linked here.