Crime Wave in St. Louis: Carjacking and Murder Charges Filed
St. Louis, MO – A string of violent crimes has led to the indictment of three St. Louis residents accused of carjacking and murder.
Floyd Barber, 22, Jherrica Dixon, 23, and Kurt Wallace, 25, each of Saint Louis, are facing a ten-count federal indictment for their alleged involvement in at least five armed carjackings between August and October 2017.
The indictment alleges that on September 16 and October 15, 2017, the carjacking victims were shot. The series of crimes culminated on October 16, 2017, with the shooting and killing of Jaz Granderson, a former Desmet Jesuit High School assistant football coach.
U.S. Attorney Jeff Jensen described the crimes as ‘vicious and senseless.’ He noted that the number of violent crime prosecutors in his office has been doubled to ensure aggressive prosecution of carjackings and armed robberies in the City of St. Louis.
If convicted, the defendants could face the maximum penalty of death or life in prison. However, a judge will determine the actual sentence based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide recommended sentencing ranges.
The case is being investigated by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in cooperation with the Saint Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office.
As is always the case, charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations and do not constitute proof of guilt. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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