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Man Indicted for Killing Cab Driver
A St. Louis man has been indicted for the brutal carjacking and murder of a Laclede Cab Company driver.
James Flannel, 37, was charged with one count of carjacking, one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence resulting in the death of Boris Iouioukine, and one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition during the same general time period.
The indictment alleges that Flannel was involved in the carjacking and killing of Iouioukine on June 25, 2018. The 37-year-old St. Louis man was originally charged with possession of ammunition two days after the murder.
Flannel was located and taken into federal custody on July 14, 2018, and has been detained ever since. The superseding indictment adds charges related to the carjacking and killing of Iouioukine.
If convicted, Flannel faces a maximum penalty of 10 years for the felon in possession of ammunition charge. He also faces a maximum penalty of 25 years for the carjacking charge. Additionally, Flannel’s possession of a firearm resulting in Iouioukine’s death carries an additional consecutive mandatory minimum penalty ranging from 10 years to life or the imposition of the death penalty.
U.S. Attorney Jeff Jensen commended the swift action of and coordination between the Saint Louis Metropolitan and Saint Louis County Police Departments; the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; his office; and the Saint Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office for their work on this case.
As is always the case, charges set forth in the 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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