MO MO- Kelle Ann Workman, 24, abducted while mowing grass @ Dogwood Cemetery, her body found 10 miles away, Douglas County, 30 June '89, *New 3 arrests*

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Feb 21, 2024

Douglas and Christian County sheriffs to announce break in 1989 cold case

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Christian County Sheriff’s Department, will hold a joint press conference to announce a break in the …

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''DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Christian County Sheriff’s Department, will hold a joint press conference to announce a break in the 1989 murder of Kelle Workman.
The press conference will be Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase has confirmed to OzarksFirst.com that three people are in custody in connection to the crime. The press conference will be held at the Pleasant Ridge Church in Douglas County.''
2021

Unsolved Ozarks murders: Woman was last seen mowing cemetery, man shot by burglar

The unsolved murder of Ronnie Johnson of West Plains in 1989 is but one of many in the Ozarks.

www.news-leader.com

''Kelle Ann Workman, 24, was last seen June 30, 1989, while mowing grass at Dogwood Cemetery, outside Pleasant Ridge Southern Baptist Church at Highways 14 and Z.

The cemetery is 13 miles northwest of Ava in Douglas County.''
'She lived with her parents, who were farmers, about 1.5 miles from the cemetery.
An uncle saw her mowing at 5:40 p.m.; her absence was noticed at about 6:15 p.m.''

''A week later, her body was found some 10 miles south of the cemetery and about six miles east of Oldfield, in Christian County.
An autopsy could not determine cause of death; she was not shot and apparently was not raped. Her body was fully clothed. The cause of death is listed as "homicidal violence."

“I don’t think this was a planned-out deal, other than they saw her and made a quick plan,” he says. “I feel rape was the motive … I think she was big and strong enough to fight them and they probably strangled her and then dumped her."
He said it was likely there was more than one assailant because Workman was strong.''

 

[dotr]

Catching up- good news so far.. rbbm

COLD CASE ARRESTS: 3 arrested in death of Douglas County woman in 1989

Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase announced the arrests of three men in the death of a woman in 1989.

www.ky3.com

''Bobby Lee Banks faces charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and forcible rape. A grand jury indictment also names two other men as arrested in the case.''
'Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase will hold a news conference regarding the case at 2 p.m'

 

[dotr]

What happened to Kelle Ann Workman? Here's what we know about 1989 case, 3 men charged

Three men have been arrested in connection with the 1989 murder of Kelle Ann Workman. Workman was 24 years old when she went missing on June 30, 1989.

www.news-leader.com

''According to a grand jury indictment filed by the Circuit Court of Douglas County on Wednesday, Bobby Lee Banks is charged with the murder, kidnapping and rape of Workman. Dwight and Belt are listed as acting alongside Bobby in the victim's death.''

 

[GoBuckeyes]

It's sad that it took all of these years, but how wonderful that justice finally will be served!

 

[GoBuckeyes]

What is known of the 3 who have been indicted? Did they stay in the area? Marry? Have families? TIA

 

[Panniniclaus]

What happened to Kelle Ann Workman? Here's what we know about 1989 case, 3 men charged

Three men have been arrested in connection with the 1989 murder of Kelle Ann Workman. Workman was 24 years old when she went missing on June 30, 1989.

www.news-leader.com

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''According to a grand jury indictment filed by the Circuit Court of Douglas County on Wednesday, Bobby Lee Banks is charged with the murder, kidnapping and rape of Workman. Dwight and Belt are listed as acting alongside Bobby in the victim's death.''

Some proud family members of this trio.. Disgraceful... Hope they get some well deserved beatings in the joint.

 

[LadyL]

Catching up- good news so far.. rbbm

COLD CASE ARRESTS: 3 arrested in death of Douglas County woman in 1989

Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase announced the arrests of three men in the death of a woman in 1989.

www.ky3.com

''Bobby Lee Banks faces charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and forcible rape. A grand jury indictment also names two other men as arrested in the case.''
'Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase will hold a news conference regarding the case at 2 p.m'

her body was fully clothed but they are charged with rape. so they re-dressed her I guess? wouldn't be that difficult with three men

 

[LadyL]

Some proud family members of this trio.. Disgraceful... Hope they get some well deserved beatings in the joint.

proud family members? are they commenting on social media?

 

[dotr]

rbbm

Family relieved after 3 charged with 25-year-old’s murder in 1989 cold case

Investigators say an eyewitness came forward, giving them the evidence needed to take this case to a grand jury.

www.kktv.com

''The three suspects are each being held on a $250,000 cash only bond.'
''The Workman family released the following statement to KY3:
“At this time, the family would like to extend its profound thanks to all who played a part in the investigation, location, and ultimate apprehension of these suspects. They include the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, which were at the heart of the location, surveillance, and timely apprehension of the three in question. To any and all other law enforcement who had a hand in or supported these efforts, you also have the family’s gratitude. Also, a heartfelt and profound thanks go out to the two cold case investigators, Leslie Albrecht and Chris Holland, who were able to find embers under a cold pile of ashes and (got) them to glow again in a way that ultimately led to the results we have today. The two years’ worth of dogged and unrelated digging on their part are most appreciated. We cannot overstate how much we owe all of you, not only for the results that are heading toward the application for justice for Kelle but also for providing a salve for an emotional wound that has been festering for the better part of 35 years. JUSTICE FOR KELLE.”

 

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Three men have been charged with murder, kidnapping and rape of Workman, who was last seen alive at the same church where authorities announced the news.

“The Douglas County grand jury returned indictments on three individuals, [who are] Bobby Banks, Leonard Banks and Wiley Belt,” Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Weatherman said.

All three, well into their 60s, remained in the Douglas County Jail

Family and former investigators reflect on 1989 cold case breakthrough

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. — Dozens of friends, family, and former and current law enforcement gathered outside the Pleasant Ridge Southern Baptist Church. After nearly 35 years of questions, those close …

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Bobby Lee Banks, Leonard Banks, and Wiley Belt face charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping and forcible rape

Family relieved after 3 charged with 25-year-old’s murder in 1989 cold case

Investigators say an eyewitness came forward, giving them the evidence needed to take this case to a grand jury.

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[LadyL]

rbbm

Family relieved after 3 charged with 25-year-old’s murder in 1989 cold case

Investigators say an eyewitness came forward, giving them the evidence needed to take this case to a grand jury.

www.kktv.com

''The three suspects are each being held on a $250,000 cash only bond.'
''The Workman family released the following statement to KY3:
“At this time, the family would like to extend its profound thanks to all who played a part in the investigation, location, and ultimate apprehension of these suspects. They include the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, which were at the heart of the location, surveillance, and timely apprehension of the three in question. To any and all other law enforcement who had a hand in or supported these efforts, you also have the family’s gratitude. Also, a heartfelt and profound thanks go out to the two cold case investigators, Leslie Albrecht and Chris Holland, who were able to find embers under a cold pile of ashes and (got) them to glow again in a way that ultimately led to the results we have today. The two years’ worth of dogged and unrelated digging on their part are most appreciated. We cannot overstate how much we owe all of you, not only for the results that are heading toward the application for justice for Kelle but also for providing a salve for an emotional wound that has been festering for the better part of 35 years. JUSTICE FOR KELLE.”

[rbm]

is that a metaphor?

 

[Deleted member 287549]

What a horrific crime. Glad the family is finally getting closure after 35 years - which is a life-time ago.

It would be nice if more details would come out as to what finally broke the case. I.e., do they have DNA or other physical evidence?! Witnesses that just came forward after so many years?!

 

[dotr]

[rbm]

is that a metaphor?

Yes, it was apropos, imo- cold case investigators helped light the fire.

 

[Deleted member 718]

Two southwest Missouri investigators spent the last two years working on a case that happened 35 years ago -- this week three men were arrested in connection with the 1989 crime. Chris Holland and Leslie Albrecht helped solve the death of Douglas County's Kelle Ann Workman.
"I kept feeling like Kelle was reaching out to me. Whenever I passed the graveside, I would look over and think, 'Send me a signal. Give me something. Kelle, I'm trying. Help me, Kelle.' I used to think that out loud. And we did it," said Albrecht.

SW MO investigators helped solving 35-year-old case

Two southwest Missouri investigators spent the last two years working on a case that happened 35 years ago -- this week three men were arrested in connection with the 1989

www.koamnewsnow.com

 

[LadyL]

well there's no doubt their sentences will be long enough that they'll probably die in prison - do prisons have 'seniors wings' or do they just throw them in with the rest? and what happens when they get dementia etc., where do they go then?

 

[GoBuckeyes]

[rbm]

is that a metaphor?

MOO, yes.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

Three men have been charged with murder, kidnapping and rape of Workman, who was last seen alive at the same church where authorities announced the news.

“The Douglas County grand jury returned indictments on three individuals, [who are] Bobby Banks, Leonard Banks and Wiley Belt,” Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Weatherman said.

All three, well into their 60s, remained in the Douglas County Jail

Family and former investigators reflect on 1989 cold case breakthrough

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. — Dozens of friends, family, and former and current law enforcement gathered outside the Pleasant Ridge Southern Baptist Church. After nearly 35 years of questions, those close …

www.ozarksfirst.com

Bobby Lee Banks, Leonard Banks, and Wiley Belt face charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping and forcible rape

Family relieved after 3 charged with 25-year-old’s murder in 1989 cold case

Investigators say an eyewitness came forward, giving them the evidence needed to take this case to a grand jury.

www.kcbd.com

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Wish we knew more about them. So glad they've been caught and won't spend any additional time outside of prison walls.

 

[Minmil74]

The Banks Brothers have long be suspects everyone kinda knew they was involve just didn't have evidence to charge the the Wylie Belts is a name i have not heard before they all have stayed pretty local Seymour, Ava, Gainesville. Being from the area I'm so happy they are finally getting the evidence they've needed for so many years. RIP Kelle Ann Workman

 

[Betty P]

The Banks Brothers have long be suspects everyone kinda knew they was involve just didn't have evidence to charge the the Wylie Belts is a name i have not heard before they all have stayed pretty local Seymour, Ava, Gainesville. Being from the area I'm so happy they are finally getting the evidence they've needed for so many years. RIP Kelle Ann Workman

Thank you for the local information. I wondered if locals were frustrated at not seeing these guys arrested and charged. I'm glad everyone there has some peace of mind now, knowing these guys will most likely be going to jail for quite a while.

 

[Betty P]

What happened to Kelle Ann Workman? Here's what we know about 1989 case, 3 men charged

Three men have been arrested in connection with the 1989 murder of Kelle Ann Workman. Workman was 24 years old when she went missing on June 30, 1989.

www.news-leader.com

View attachment 485106
''According to a grand jury indictment filed by the Circuit Court of Douglas County on Wednesday, Bobby Lee Banks is charged with the murder, kidnapping and rape of Workman. Dwight and Belt are listed as acting alongside Bobby in the victim's death.''

Hopefully there will be a trial. It would be interesting to see a trial. I don’t think I’ve watched a trial in SW Missouri before.

The last one was for the two men in Lebanon, MO who kidnapped a woman, then tortured an murdered her. They then cut up her body and put it in a freezer.

Ended up with a plea agreement that gave the men life in prison. The few hearings they had were mostly via video with little coverage. No details were revealed, even though it was revealed some of the events were on video, found on the internet.