Saturday, January 16, 2021

Alabama man named "person of interest" in murder of Becci Sanders

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office has identified an armed and dangerous Alabama man as a "person of interest" in the investigation into the murder of Becci Sanders, 46, Sarcoxie.

A news release issued this morning identified Justin Chase Stevens, 34, Cullman, Alabama as the person of interest.

It is believed that Stevens arrived in the Sarcoxie area on January 1, 2021. On that date it was reported that he and his sister had crashed their car around the I-44 mile marker 33. 

They were given a ride to the area of the Sarcoxie Kum & Go where he reportedly ran off into the woods. The whereabouts of Stevens are unknown during the interim time period. Stevens has an active warrant for felony theft and he is being sought at this time.







Stevens should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone that has information about this person of interest is encouraged to contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 359-9100.

This investigation is being conducted with the collaboration of the Missouri Highway Patrol, Sarcoxie Police Department and various out-of-state agencies.
 

Deputies discovered the body of Sanders, 46, when they responded to a medical call at 2755 High Street, Sarcoxie, 8:58 p.m. Wednesday.

Her vehicle, a gray 2015 Subaru Legacy was reported missing at the time.




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