KANSAS CITY, MO – A Kansas City man is facing a lengthy federal prison sentence after a brazen armed robbery and carjacking that unfolded during an attempted marijuana purchase. Mykus Butler, 25, was sentenced Monday, April 29, to 14 years and two months without parole by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays, bringing a brutal end to a case marked by violence and disregard for human life.
The crime occurred on March 10, 2020, when Butler arranged to meet a victim to buy marijuana. But the deal wasn’t about cannabis; it was a setup. According to court documents, Butler instead entered the victim’s vehicle, brandishing a firearm and demanding the marijuana and a firearm the victim possessed. The situation rapidly escalated when two of Butler’s accomplices joined in, forcibly removing both the victim and a passenger from the car.
The victim was brutally pistol-whipped during the carjacking, suffering injuries as he was dragged from the driver’s seat. As the victim and passenger attempted to flee, one of Butler’s associates fired a shot in their direction, narrowly missing them. The callous disregard for the victims’ safety paints a picture of a dangerous and calculated act of violence.
Following the assault and the shooting, Butler and his crew made off with the victim’s vehicle, leaving them stranded and shaken. Butler eventually pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting a robbery, aiding and abetting the use of a firearm during a crime of violence, and aiding and abetting a carjacking on August 30, 2023, acknowledging his central role in the violent scheme.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Q. McCarther prosecuted the case, which was a joint effort between the FBI, the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The ATF’s involvement underscores the agency’s focus on firearms-related crimes and their impact on communities. This conviction serves as a warning to those who resort to violence during illegal activities.
The 14-year and two-month sentence handed down to Butler reflects the severity of his crimes and the potential harm he inflicted upon the victims. While no sentence can fully undo the trauma experienced, it hopefully provides a measure of justice and sends a clear message that violent criminals will be held accountable for their actions in federal court.
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