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Woman Charged With First‑Degree Murder in Death of 93‑Year‑Old in Kansas City

Prosecutors say evidence points to a deliberate killing between June 8 and June 9 with the suspect held on a $1 million bond.

Overview

  • Officers found 93-year-old Diana Barco dead inside a home on the 3800 block of Briarcliff Road on June 9 after reporting a body at the scene.
  • The Clay County Prosecutor's Office announced on June 23 that it has charged Kelisha Reeves with first-degree murder in connection with Barco’s death.
  • A medical examiner ruled the death a homicide and prosecutors say the evidence shows Reeves knowingly and after deliberation caused the death between June 8 and June 9.
  • Reeves is held in the Clay County jail on a $1 million bond as investigators continue to gather evidence and prepare the case for prosecution.
  • Authorities are asking the public to submit anonymous tips to Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers as the investigation continues and family members grieve the loss.