Murder, Residential Burglary Counts Filed in Courson Death
Published on October 4 2021 11:43 am
Last Updated on October 6 2021 7:52 am
Written by Greg Sapp
Two counts of murder and a count of residential burglary have been filed in Clay County Circuit Court against two individuals in the death of Edgewood resident Roger Courson.
30-year-old Walter West of Edgewood and 27-year-old Christopher Gallatin of Centralia have been charged in the death of the 80-year-old Courson, whose body was found in his home near Edgewood by a family member the morning of Sunday, September 26.
(WALTER WEST)
During a court appearance Monday morning, probable cause was found to hold West and Gallatin over for trial. Judge Kevin Parker set bond for each defendant at $2.5 million.
(CHRISTOPHER GALLATIN)
Gallatin is due back in court on Wednesday for further proceedings. West will next appear in court on October 18 for a preliminary hearing.
Funeral services for Mr. Courson were held over the weekend.
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