A ππ½πΈπΈππΎππ crime has unfolded in Kansas City, where a 27-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a 93-year-old woman found dead in her own shower. The tragic incident has left the community reeling as details emerge about the circumstances surrounding the elderly victim’s death.
Kelisha Reeves was formally charged with first-degree murder on June 23, following a thorough investigation into the death of Diana Barco, who was discovered deceased on June 9. According to the Clay County Prosecutorβs Office, police were alerted to Barco’s home after a caretaker noticed her walker outside and grew concerned when she found Barco face-down in the shower.
Upon arrival, officers observed blood on the bathroom floor and in the doorway. Disturbingly, Barco was found undressed from the waist up, wrapped in the hose of a handheld showerhead. Authorities later determined that Barco had been both stabbed and strangled, ruling her death a homicide.
The investigation quickly pointed to Reeves, who had been involved in an arson and property damage incident in the vicinity on June 8. Witnesses reportedly heard Reeves say, βIf I canβt have a place to live, neither can you,β raising questions about her motive.
In a further twist, Barcoβs family discovered that her credit card was missing after they were allowed into her home post-tragedy. Reports indicate that Reeves was found in possession of the card on June 13, just days after her arrest for the earlier property damage charge. Court documents suggest that Barco’s name had been scratched off the card and that Reeves had other belongings from Barcoβs residence.
While in custody, Reeves was interviewed on June 15 regarding Barcoβs death. She allegedly claimed that Barco had given her permission to use the credit card, stating that the elderly woman had seen her sleeping on a bench across the street and wanted to help her find shelter.
A fingerprint collected from the scene reportedly matched Reeves, leading to her murder charge. The prosecutor’s office expressed deep condolences for Barco’s family, emphasizing the devastating impact of this incident.
Reevesβ bond has been set at an astonishing $1 million as the case continues to unfold. What led to such a tragic turn of events, and how will this story develop in the coming days?