In a shocking turn of events, three Kansas City Chiefs fans were found frozen to death in the backyard of their friend’s home.
The heart-rending incident occurred outside the dwelling of Jordan Willis, a fellow enthusiast, following the last regular-season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
A Timeline of Unveiling Tragedy
On an unfortunate day in January, the lifeless bodies of David Harrington, Ricky Johnson, and Clayton McGeeney were discovered on Willis’ property.
The trio, aged 36 to 38, had attended the Kansas City Chiefs’ game two days prior to their grim discovery.
Willis, oblivious to the tragedy unfolding outside his home, was reportedly asleep for nearly 48 hours post the game.
The revelation of the bodies occurred during a welfare check conducted by the police.
As the victims’ families eagerly anticipate their toxicology reports, the narrative spun by Willis seems less credible to Jon Harrington, David’s father.
Families Express Doubts
Jon Harrington remains skeptical of Willis’ recounting of the events, stating, “I’m not buying Willis’ version of what happened.”
He further voiced his suspicion towards Willis’s involvement in the tragic incident, “Perfectly healthy men don’t just drop off the face of the Earth.”
The unsettling situation where three out of four men in the house were deceased raised further doubts.
He suspects that the trio might have accidentally stumbled upon a secret, leading to their unexpected demise.
Jon Harrington has shared his suspicions with the Platte County Prosecutor’s Office, who are currently investigating the case.
However, he fears that the officials might oversimplify the case as a mere drug overdose.
The Unanswered Questions
Jennifer Marquez, Harrington’s mother, also shared her disbelief about her son overdosing on drugs.
While acknowledging her son’s fondness for beer and cigarettes, she strongly believes that Willis had a role to play in the incident.
She pointed out the ample time Willis had to remove any potential evidence, given his claim of not leaving his home for two days.
She expressed her concerns stating, “When you tell the truth, your story is solid. It’s when you’re lying that your story changes, and that’s what’s been happening. I don’t understand why the police don’t see that.”
The Officials’ Stand
The Kansas City police, however, staunchly defend Willis, insisting that he is not suspected of any wrongdoing and that the deaths are not being investigated as a homicide.
No arrests have been made in connection with the case.
The Fifth Witness
An unnamed fifth friend, who was present at the gathering, has come forward stating that when he left Willis’ home around midnight Sunday, all four were alive and watching “Jeopardy!”
Willis’ Position
Willis, a senior principal scientist at IAVI Neutralizing Antibody Center’s Schief Lab in Kansas City, holds a PhD.
He has reportedly moved from his rental home due to fear of “retaliation.”
His attorney, John Picerno, stated that Willis allowed officers to search his home.
The Other Side of the Coin
Contrary to the parents’ beliefs, the Kansas City Police Department has clarified that they do not suspect foul play.
The officials are awaiting autopsy and toxicology reports to shed light on the mysterious incident.
Willis’ attorney, John Picerno, dismissed the suspicions as baseless allegations stemming from the grieving parents’ struggle to comprehend the tragedy.
The Unanswered Questions: A Mother’s Desperate Plea
Jennifer Marquez, Ricky Johnson’s mother, has been tirelessly seeking answers.
She has made a heartfelt plea to the HIV scientist to reveal what truly happened on the night her son and his friends died.
The Plea: Searching for Closure
Jennifer has implored Jordan Willis to divulge any information he might have about the unfortunate incident.
She believes that Willis, being the last person to see her son and his friends alive, might hold the key to the truth.
“I know he is scared but he was there, he participated in whatever happened that night, he had to know and he is the only one left that knows what happened,” she told News Nation.
“I want Jordan to come forward and say you know this wasn’t meant to happen but this is what happened. I did this or I saw this, you know, just tell us.”
The Investigation: Awaiting Autopsy and Toxicology Reports
Kansas City Police Department said foul play is not suspected as detectives await autopsy and toxicology reports.
However, the victims’ families, particularly Ricky Johnson’s mother, Jennifer Marquez, are not convinced. They believe that the truth is yet to be uncovered.
The Accusations: A Mother’s Suspicions
Ricky Johnson’s mother, Norma Chester, has desperately appealed for the truth from Jordan Willis.
She, along with Ricky’s father, has alleged their son and his friends might have been drugged and left to die in the cold.
The Claims: An Unsubstantiated Theory
Ricky’s parents believe that their son, a father of three, was responsible and would not have wandered outside in freezing weather without a coat.
The same sentiment is shared by David Harrington and Clayton McGeeney’s families.
The Defense: Unfounded Allegations?
Willis’ lawyer, John Picerno, dismissed these allegations as baseless.
He defended his client by stating that Willis had no reason to harm his friends, two of whom he had known since high school.
The Investigation: Awaiting Autopsy and Toxicology Reports
Kansas City Police Department said foul play is not suspected as detectives await autopsy and toxicology reports.
The Aftermath: A Plethora of Questions
The victims’ relatives reported that when police officers arrived at the house, Jordan met them at the door in his underwear holding an empty wine glass.
The lawyer for the host said the glass contained water and had been refilled after being used for wine the previous night.
The Mysterious Case of the Frozen Chiefs Fans
What caught the attention of Jonathan Price, Johnson’s brother, was the peculiar position in which the bodies were found.
While two of the friends were lying flat, Harrington was discovered on a lawn chair on the back porch.
This detail painted a picture that was perplexing from the very beginning.
The Distressed Woman
Ashton Brady, a neighbor, witnessed the unfolding of the tragedy. He noticed a distressed woman walking near Willis’ home and assumed it was a domestic incident.
Little did he know that she was McGeeney’s fiancée, who had stumbled upon the frozen bodies and called the police.
The sight of her desperation would forever be etched in his memory.
Willis’ Baffling Behavior
Jordan Willis, the host of the ill-fated Chiefs watch party, found himself handcuffed and questioned by the police shortly after the discovery of his friends’ bodies.
Astonished, Brady captured the moment on video, expressing his confusion and disbelief.
Willis, an HIV scientist, was seen standing on his front stoop, trying to comprehend the situation that had unfolded.
“Bro, what is going on right now,” Brady exclaimed in the video. The events that transpired that night were beyond comprehension for those witnessing the aftermath.
Suspicion and Accusations
The sudden and tragic deaths of the three Chiefs fans cast a shadow of suspicion over Willis. Rumors began to circulate, suggesting that he may have had something to do with the deaths.
However, the police were quick to dismiss any notion of foul play. Kansas City police Capt. Jake Becchina stated that the case was not being investigated as a homicide.