Two men have been charged in connection with the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans, more than a year after their bodies were discovered outside a home in Missouri. The victims, Clayton McGeeney, Ricky Johnson, and David Harrington, were found deceased in freezing temperatures on January 9, 2024, at a residence in Kansas City’s Northland. The men had gathered there with friends to watch a game.
The bodies were located on the home’s back porch and in the backyard. For over a year, the exact cause of their deaths remained uncertain until authorities announced charges against two individuals. Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd stated that Jordan Willis, the homeowner, and Ivory Carson have been charged with three counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of delivery of a controlled substance.
According to a probable cause document, the three men died from a combination of fentanyl and cocaine toxicity. Witness testimony and evidence collected throughout the investigation suggest that Willis and Carson played key roles in supplying the drugs. One witness described partying with Willis and others at Harrington’s home before they moved to Willis’ house. The witness recalled seeing a large plate containing cocaine, allegedly supplied by Willis. The document also states that Willis was the only person in the group capable of acquiring such an amount of cocaine.
Further investigation identified Carson as the group’s primary drug supplier. Cell phone data extracted from Harrington’s phone revealed messages indicating that Carson was the main source of cocaine for him. During a search of Willis’ home, investigators found two bags containing narcotics—one tested positive for cocaine, while the other contained fentanyl. DNA analysis identified Willis as a major contributor to the cocaine bag and Carson as a major contributor to the fentanyl bag.
At a press conference, Zahnd and Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves emphasized the risks of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs. They warned that anyone distributing such substances would be arrested and charged. Authorities have not determined whether the victims knowingly consumed fentanyl.
Both Willis and Carson are being held on a $100,000 bond. Willis’ attorney, John Picerno, expressed surprise at the charges, maintaining that Willis did not supply the drugs that led to his friends’ deaths. Willis has since moved out of the Northland home.
