For Immediate Release
May 22, 2024
The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office today filed a notice with the 16th Circuit Court that it will seek the death penalty in the prosecution of Larry Acree.
Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker issued this brief statement:
Today's notice states the supporting criminal aggravating circumstances that the state will prove in seeking the death penalty in this case. Despite the high public interest in this matter, we will not make further public comment while this case is pending.*
The next hearing is set for July 10 at 1:30 p.m.
For more information, contact:
Michael Mansur
Director of Communication
Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office
Jean Peters Baker, Prosecutor
(816) 881-3812
(816) 674-3954
mmansur@jacksongov.org
https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com
*Charges are only accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until the defendant is either found guilty or pleads guilty.