Prosecutors could seek death penalty against northwest Missouri man

2 months 4 weeks 4 hours ago Friday, May 26 2017 May 26, 2017 Friday, May 26, 2017 11:09:00 AM CDT May 26, 2017 in Top Stories
By: The Associated Press

PLATTE COUNTY - Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty against a 25-year-old northwest Missouri man if he is convicted of murder in a 2016 quadruple homicide case.

Grayden Lane Denham is accused of fatally shooting his grandparents, his sister and a 3-month old nephew in February. Their bodies were found outside a burning home near Edgerton, but details have not been released about what led to the shooting and fire.

Denham was arrested in Arizona as he walked around naked, police say.

The Kansas City Star reports (http://bit.ly/2qrsDY5) a hearing is scheduled for June 1 in Platte County Circuit Court. Denham has pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges.

Denham is being held in the Platte County Detention Center under a $4 million bond.

More News

Grid
List

The harassment claims at Missouri's Capitol inspire's new intern website
The harassment claims at Missouri's Capitol inspire's new intern website
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — There's a new website aimed at providing sexual harassment resources to interns following past allegations... More >>
16 minutes ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:37:57 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Governor Greitens hints at consequences for Trump assassination Facebook post
Governor Greitens hints at consequences for Trump assassination Facebook post
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri Governor Eric Greitens says if a state lawmaker who expressed hope on Facebook that... More >>
28 minutes ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:25:31 PM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

A charge was dropped against the former Aurora superintendent
A charge was dropped against the former Aurora superintendent
AURORA (AP) - A former Aurora school superintendent is no longer facing a misdemeanor charge of failing to report child... More >>
1 hour ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 11:23:00 AM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Missouri woman charged with killing her boyfriend in his sleep
Missouri woman charged with killing her boyfriend in his sleep
HILLSBORO (AP) — Authorities say an eastern Missouri woman who is charged with fatally shooting her sleeping boyfriend told investigators... More >>
2 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:54:00 AM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting underage female
Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting underage female
BOONE COUNTY - Deputies arrested a man on Tuesday on suspicion of sexually assaulting an underage female in June. ... More >>
3 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 9:39:00 AM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Powerball jackpot rises to $700 million
Powerball jackpot rises to $700 million
The Powerball jackpot climbs to $700 million, giving players a chance to dream of winning the second-largest lottery prize in... More >>
4 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 8:13:00 AM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Boone County Pay It Forward hosts new fundraiser every Wednesday
Boone County Pay It Forward hosts new fundraiser every Wednesday
STEPHENS - Boone County Pay It Forward , a popular local Facebook group, will host its Basic Needs Fundraiser at... More >>
4 hours ago Wednesday, August 23 2017 Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday, August 23, 2017 8:09:00 AM CDT August 23, 2017 in News

Greitens decision reminds experts how rare execution stays are in Missouri
Greitens decision reminds experts how rare execution stays are in Missouri
COLUMBIA - Gov. Eric Greitens' surprising decision Tuesday to stay the execution of Marcellus Williams put a spotlight on executions... More >>
17 hours ago Tuesday, August 22 2017 Aug 22, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 7:26:00 PM CDT August 22, 2017 in News

Columbia Business Loop not affected by brick and mortar retail woes
Columbia Business Loop not affected by brick and mortar retail woes
COLUMBIA - In an era in which brick and mortar retail stores are falling by the wayside, Columbia's I-70 Business... More >>
17 hours ago Tuesday, August 22 2017 Aug 22, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 7:22:00 PM CDT August 22, 2017 in News

Missouri governor to answer questions live on Facebook
Missouri governor to answer questions live on Facebook
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri Republican Gov. Eric Greitens is holding a question-and-answer session on Facebook. The governor will... More >>
17 hours ago Tuesday, August 22 2017 Aug 22, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 7:17:00 PM CDT August 22, 2017 in News

More snake bites reported in Missouri this year
More snake bites reported in Missouri this year
COLUMBIA – The Missouri Poison Center said snake bites are up this year compared to last. From January to June... More >>
17 hours ago Tuesday, August 22 2017 Aug 22, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 7:10:00 PM CDT August 22, 2017 in News

Petitioners convince Greitens to stay execution
Petitioners convince Greitens to stay execution
JEFFERSON CITY - A dozen protestors dropped off a petition with 200,000 signatures to Gov. Eric Greitens' office Tuesday urging... More >>
17 hours ago Tuesday, August 22 2017 Aug 22, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 7:00:00 PM CDT August 22, 2017 in News

Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival to provide free tickets to low-income residents
Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival to provide free tickets to low-income residents
COLUMBIA - The Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival teamed up with Columbia Parks and Recreation to provide free tickets... More >>
17 hours ago Tuesday, August 22 2017 Aug 22, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:55:00 PM CDT August 22, 2017 in News

Lt. Governor calls for expulsion of Senator
Lt. Governor calls for expulsion of Senator
JEFFERSON CITY – Lt. Gov. Mike Parson called on the Missouri Senate to go into a special session with the... More >>
18 hours ago Tuesday, August 22 2017 Aug 22, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:04:00 PM CDT August 22, 2017 in News

Donors receive eclipse memento
Donors receive eclipse memento
COLUMBIA - The District Downtown Columbia had decided to give people the chance to remember the total eclipse forever. Anyone... More >>
19 hours ago Tuesday, August 22 2017 Aug 22, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 5:02:00 PM CDT August 22, 2017 in News

Schools struggle with teacher shortage
Schools struggle with teacher shortage
COLUMBIA – School is back in session for Columbia students, but some school districts across the country are struggling with... More >>
19 hours ago Tuesday, August 22 2017 Aug 22, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 4:57:00 PM CDT August 22, 2017 in News

Boone County issues abatements for three nuisance properties
Boone County issues abatements for three nuisance properties
COLUMBIA - The Boone County Commission issued abatements for three Boone County properties Tuesday. One property is located on... More >>
20 hours ago Tuesday, August 22 2017 Aug 22, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 3:55:00 PM CDT August 22, 2017 in News

Disability advocates worry about Columbia's proposed paratransit fee increase
Disability advocates worry about Columbia's proposed paratransit fee increase
COLUMBIA - As part of Columbia City Manager Mike Matthes’ proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, paratransit rides will... More >>
21 hours ago Tuesday, August 22 2017 Aug 22, 2017 Tuesday, August 22, 2017 3:43:00 PM CDT August 22, 2017 in News
Next Page
Live Doppler 8 First Alert Weather
Interactive Radar
Columbia, MO
Broken Clouds 75°
Interactive Radar | Current Conditions | Weather Maps
1pm 76°
2pm 77°
3pm 78°
4pm 79°

Select a station to view its upcoming schedule:

KOMU 8Mid-Missouri's CW

Coming Up Next

12:30p
Inside Edition
1:00p
Days of Our Lives
2:00p
The Dr. Oz Show
12:00p
Jerry Springer
1:00p
Maury
2:00p
Judge Alex

Tonight's Schedule

7:00p
America's Got Talent
8:01p
Marlon
8:30p
Marlon
9:00p
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
7:00p
Arrow
8:00p
Supernatural
9:00p
KOMU 8 News @ Nine on The CW
9:30p
Seinfeld