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Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 100 – Hillsboro, MO 63050
David L. Marshak Sheriff (636) 797-5521 (Office) (314) 596-8870 (cell)
dmarshak@jeffcomo.org
Capt. Gary S. Higginbotham Media Coordinator (636) 797-5019 (Office) (636) 262-3949 (cell)
ghigginbotham@jeffcomo.org
Web Site: www.jcsd.org
February 3, 2017
Sheriff David L. Marshak would like to announce the arrest of one;
Tooley, Donna W/F
51 years of age
in connection of the death of the victim;
White, Vincent W/M
50 years of age
The case originated with the discovery of human remain located at the Chouteau Claim Access – Conservation Area, within the County of Franklin. The remains were discovered on January 10, 2017 and investigators were able to identify the victim. Investigators with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department also discovered possible links to Jefferson County.
Sheriff Steve Pelton of Franklin County and Jefferson County Sheriff David L. Marshak combined efforts and information sharing, through investigators, which led to the conclusion that the actual event, may have occurred within the County of Jefferson.
Sheriff Pelton requested activation of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis to assist with the investigation which was granted on January 27ᵗʰ 2017. The investigation led to the arrest of the suspect on Friday 02-03-2017 at approximately 1820 hours. Warrants were previously obtained through the 23ʳᵈ Judicial Court of Jefferson County for;
with a total cash only bond of $100.000. (Continued)
Sheriff Marshak advised “Without a doubt, the success of this case was attributed to the working relationship between the Jefferson and Franklin County Sheriff Offices, and the incredible work of the men and women of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis.”
