Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #3
December 3, 2021 – 2:00pm
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis Investigating Franklin County Homicide
A female, identified as Kiley Kennedy, age 18, of Eureka, Missouri was found lying near her vehicle in the area of State Highway 100 and Country Air Dr. in Pacific on December 1st just after 7:00am. Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department discovered that Kiley had been shot one time in the chest. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department requested the Major Case Squad to lead the investigation.
The Major Case Squad was able to develop several leads during the course of their investigation. Persons of Interest were quickly identified and investigators conducted a number of interviews leading The Major Case Squad to take two 16-year old males from Pacific, Missouri into custody. Investigators learned Kiley was directed to the location where she was found by the two juvenile males where an altercation developed over narcotics and money leading to the shooting death of Kiley. The Major Case Squad was able to locate and seize a 9mm handgun inside a residence in Pacific, Missouri believed to be the murder weapon.
The two juvenile males have each been charged with one count of Murder in the Second Degree by the Franklin County Family Court. The two juveniles are currently being held at the St. Charles County Family Court Detention Facility.
Investigators with The Major Case Squad ask that anyone with information that would assist in the solving of this crime call the tip line at 636-583-2560, ext. 1117, or if you wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a cash reward for your information on this investigation contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
Lieutenant Tom Wilkison
Public Information Officer Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
For media follow-up – contact Lieutenant Tom Wilkison at (314) 713-1703
