Missouri Man Charged with Murder : Missouri man indicted for murder after torturing and imprisoning woman

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A Missouri man has been indicted for allegedly murdering a woman after keeping another woman hidden in his basement and sexually assaulting her repeatedly. Timothy M. Haslett, of Excelsior Springs, faces charges of murder in connection with the death of 36-year-old Jaynie Crosdale, who showed signs of being shot. Haslett was previously charged with rape, sodomy, assault, kidnapping, and child endangerment. He is currently held on a $5 million bond. Haslett was arrested in 2022 after a woman escaped from his basement, where she endured weeks of torture. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.

The Horrific Murder Case in Missouri

A man from Excelsior Springs, Missouri, has been indicted for the murder of Jaynie Crosdale, a 36-year-old woman who was found dead in a barrel along the Missouri River. Timothy M. Haslett, the accused, is currently facing multiple charges including rape, sodomy, assault, kidnapping, and endangering the welfare of a child.

Charges and Arrest of Timothy Haslett

Timothy Haslett was initially arrested in October 2022 after a woman managed to escape from his basement where she had been held captive and subjected to sexual assault and torture for weeks. The survivor revealed the horrifying details of her ordeal, including being raped, whipped, and choked by Haslett on a daily basis.

Escape and Gruesome Details

The woman recounted how Haslett had lured her to his home under false pretenses, only to hold her at gunpoint, force her to take narcotics, and then imprison her in his basement. She eventually broke free from her restraints while Haslett was taking his child to school, leading to her escape and subsequent rescue.

Revelations and Further Investigations

During her ordeal, the survivor also disclosed that Haslett had confessed to killing two other women in a similar manner, one by suffocation with a gas mask and another through violent sexual torture. This shocking revelation prompted law enforcement to intensify their investigation into Haslett’s activities.

Discovery of Jaynie Crosdale’s Remains

In a tragic turn of events, kayakers stumbled upon a blue, 30-gallon barrel containing human remains while camping along the Missouri River in Saline County. The skeletal remains were later identified as belonging to Jaynie Crosdale, the missing woman who had been the subject of a missing person billboard in Kansas City.

Continued Pursuit of Justice

The recent indictment of Timothy Haslett for the murder of Jaynie Crosdale marks a significant step towards seeking justice for the victims, their families, and the community at large. Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson has emphasised the brutality and barbarity of the crimes committed by Haslett, urging anyone with information to come forward to aid in the ongoing investigation.

By Summer Ballentine, The Associated Press