MCS Report #226
Classification: Homicide
Date of Activation: 05/09/1993
Requesting Agency: Festus Police Department
Commander and Department: Capt. Edward Kemp, Jefferson County Sherrif’s Dept
Victim: Daymon Edward Pogue
Suspect: Charles Scott Fox
The Festus Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Daymon Pogue (age 44). At approximately 12:02am, police officers responded to the rear parking lot of Reno Palace Bar (115 Main Street) for a report of an unconscious person lying in the parking lot. There they located Daymon Pogue who had been stabbed and was pronounced dead on scene.
As a result of this investigation, Charles Fox (age 28) was charged with Murder 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action. His bond was set at $100,000.
