MCS Report #744
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department
Date of Activation: 01/17/2021
Commander and Department: Capt. Charles Subke, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Ofc. Tony Stewart, Ellisville Police Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Scott Pierce, O’Fallon (MO) Police Department
Victim: Christopher Wright
Persons of Interest: Alex B. Kersting and Monica L. Deroy
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Christopher Wright. At approximately 4:30pm, deputies responded to a residence in the 30 block of Grizzly’s Lane near Troy, MO for a report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival they located Christopher Wright (age 44) who had been stabbed. He was pronounced dead on scene.
As a result of this investigation, Alex Kersting (age 24) and Monica Deroy (age 41) were identified as persons of interest in this case. They were both located and arrested. This case is currently being reviewed by the Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
