Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 9, 2020 – 3:50PM
MCS Update: Wellston Homicide Victim Identified
The victim in the Wellston homicide, that occurred on March 6, 2020, has been identified as Etim O’Tudor. Kevin E. Perkins has been charged in connection with the homicide and is being held on a $250,000 cash-only bond.
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MCS UPDATE: Suspect charged in connection with Wellston homicide
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s office today issued charges on Kevin E. Perkins, 30, of St. Louis, for his involvement in a Wellston homicide. Perkins is charged with one count of Murder 2ⁿᵈ Degree, one count of Knowingly Burning, and one count of Tampering with Evidence. He is being held at the St. Louis County Justice Services on a $250,000 cash-only bond, no property or 10 percent authorization.
On Friday, March 6, 2020, officers from the North County Cooperative received a call for service to the 6100 block of Ella Drive in Wellston. Upon arrival, officers discovered the remains of one victim near a fire-damaged vehicle. The victim is described as a 51-year-old man. His identity will be released following family notification.
The Major Case Squad assisted with this case and dedicated more than 50 hours to the investigation.
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Val Joyner
Public Information Officer, Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
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