: Investigators searched Phelps' property after receiving a tip from the FBI regarding photos of a partially nude woman held in a cage. During the search, they found remains in a freezer and evidence of a "stripped" property. Confession and Sentencing of Timothy Norton :
: On June 27, 2023, Timothy Norton was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to first-degree murder. Proceedings for James Phelps :
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: Due to significant pretrial publicity, the trial for James Phelps was moved to Jasper County. Key Evidence and Prosecution Statements
: A pivotal piece of evidence was the gantry crane on Phelps' property, which Norton confessed was used during the dismemberment process. : Investigators searched Phelps' property after receiving a
Charged with 1st Degree Murder; trial moved to Jasper County
: Prosecuting Attorney John I. Jones, IV emphasized that the cooperation between the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, and other local agencies was "vital to determining what happened" and crucial for the successful prosecution. Proceedings for James Phelps : AI responses may
: Cassidy Rainwater was reported missing in July 2021 after she was last seen at the home of James Phelps in Lebanon, Missouri.