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That's very nice. I'm glad some of her family and friends are conducting a service for her. She died a horrible, tragic death and deserves to be memorialized for the loving mother and daughter that she was.
 
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The link isn’t working. Can you list the names of the defendants? Odd that the link doesn’t work.

In searches on Google AI, there’s mention of Phillip Bagley and/or “Master” Ed Bagley involved in SM crimes with an underage girl. Farther back in this thread, there’s mention are a couple of links to news magazine articles about that case and others in the area. Really horrific, but the justice system never seems to do enough to stop it.

I wonder why the FBI links to those press releases don’t work?
 
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The link isn’t working. Can you list the names of the defendants? Odd that the link doesn’t work.

In searches on Google AI, there’s mention of Phillip Bagley and/or “Master” Ed Bagley involved in SM crimes with an underage girl. Farther back in this thread, there’s mention are a couple of links to news magazine articles about that case and others in the area. Really horrific, but the justice system never seems to do enough to stop it.

I wonder why the FBI links to those press releases don’t work?
Michael Stokes, also known as “The Rodent,” 65, of Lebanon, Missouri, and James Noel, 47, of Springfield, Missouri, were each sentenced to five years in federal prison without parole in separate hearings before U.S. District Judge Dean Whipple. Marilyn Bagley, 48, of Lebanon, was sentenced to five years of probation.

 
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I just came across this thread
The cases mentioned here are absolutely horrifying. And we all know that there are many, many other women (and men in some cases) who are being tortured and abused as I type this. 😔

Rest in peace Cassidy. And may other victims find at least a small amount of healing.
 
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I just came across this thread
The cases mentioned here are absolutely horrifying. And we all know that there are many, many other women (and men in some cases) who are being tortured and abused as I type this. 😔

Rest in peace Cassidy. And may other victims find at least a small amount of healing.
Please read the magazine articles at the older links in the threads, too. This was horrific and one of the most suspicious investigations I’ve ever followed. Even though the killers both got LWOP sentences, it still leaves me with the impression that other people were involved and that it could happen again.

Even more strange, the Wagner family, who mass murdered the Rhoden Family and Hanna Gilley in Ohio, were trying to buy a house a few miles away from this crime scene before their arrest.
 
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The link isn’t working. Can you list the names of the defendants? Odd that the link doesn’t work.

In searches on Google AI, there’s mention of Phillip Bagley and/or “Master” Ed Bagley involved in SM crimes with an underage girl. Farther back in this thread, there’s mention are a couple of links to news magazine articles about that case and others in the area. Really horrific, but the justice system never seems to do enough to stop it.

I wonder why the FBI links to those press releases don’t work?
Edward Bagley and Bradley Cook, also known as APutHer2GoodUse, 34, of Kirkwood, Missouri, were each sentenced to 20 years in federal prison without parole. Dennis Henry, 53, of Wheatland,

Michael Stokes, also known as “The Rodent,” 65, of Lebanon, Missouri, and James Noel, 47, of Springfield, Missouri, were each sentenced to five years in federal prison without parole in separate hearings before U.S. District Judge Dean Whipple. Marilyn Bagley, 48, of Lebanon, was sentenced to five years of probation.
 
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March 4, 2026 article


[…]

She has written and produced a four-part documentary series, “Murder on Moon Valley Road: The Killing of Cassidy Rainwater.” The first episode premieres Thursday, March 12. Watch the video above for a preview.

[…]
Finally some good news on this case. Ozarks First researched the investigation and trials of these killers and put together the story of how and why Cassidy Rainwater was hunted and killed. The prosecution and courts kept the details of this case under a gag order for years.

I’m going to download the streaming app and watch it. Anyone else? Instructions are at the link.
 
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First time I heard of this horrific murder.
Diabolical, pure evil.
 
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First time I heard of this horrific murder.
Diabolical, pure evil.
Diabolical, yes, absolutely. The way it was handled was strange, too. LE probably already knew these guys were up to no good. It's a small town - type of area and the rumor mill was pretty open about some of the locals being involved in hosting twisted parties featuring live video.

Nothing happened until after the discovery. The night after these guys were arrested and jailed, someone went out to the crime scene and torched everything. For some reason the police weren't guarding it after the evidence collecting teams left for the night. Then the local prosecutor quickly got the judge to issue a gag order on all the evidence. They talked the killers into a plea deal, so there was no trial and no evidence presented to the public.

It will be interesting to see what the people who made this documentary uncovered.
 
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I watched the Ozarks First documentary. It was only part 1 -- there are three more episodes to come out.

It revealed that Cassidy was likely present during her mother's murder...

Their Facebook page has a clip of Phelps getting arrested!
 
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Finally some good news on this case. Ozarks First researched the investigation and trials of these killers and put together the story of how and why Cassidy Rainwater was hunted and killed. The prosecution and courts kept the details of this case under a gag order for years.

I’m going to download the streaming app and watch it. Anyone else? Instructions are at the link.
This case was one I would post in occasionally, but was so evil, I took long breaks. Can you please report back after you watch the episode?
 
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March 18, 2026 article - part 2 of the documentary.


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The first episode premiered Thursday, March 12, on the Ozarks First+ streaming app. The second installment of the exclusive series is set to debut this Thursday, March 19 at 8:30 p.m.

[…]
I just downloaded the app and watched Part 1. The Part 2 video is a trailer, but i assume they will have that full episode posted soon.

Watching the law enforcement bodycam videos is chilling, especially when they're talking to James Phelps at the cabin, before his arrest. Video of the actual arrest was very interesting. They caught him by surprise.
 
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I just downloaded the app and watched Part 1. The Part 2 video is a trailer, but i assume they will have that full episode posted soon.

Watching the law enforcement bodycam videos is chilling, especially when they're talking to James Phelps at the cabin, before his arrest. Video of the actual arrest was very interesting. They caught him by surprise.

I believe part 2 is scheduled for (tonight) March 19 at 8:30 p.m.
 
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Anyone else watch part 1? It's surreal seeing this all in body cams. I
I just downloaded the app and watched Part 1. The Part 2 video is a trailer, but i assume they will have that full episode posted soon.

Watching the law enforcement bodycam videos is chilling, especially when they're talking to James Phelps at the cabin, before his arrest. Video of the actual arrest was very interesting. They caught him by surprise.
James was so adamant in the officers not going through his cabin. "I'm gonna lock this place up." He's a control freak. Of course the place got torched not too shortly later.
 

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