The causes of death have been revealed forthree Kansas City Chiefs fanswho were found dead in the backyard of their friend’s home in January 2024.
A forensic exam determined David Harrington, 37, Clayton McGeeney, 36, and Ricky Johnson, 38, “all died of Fentanyl and cocaine combined toxicity,” Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd said during a press conference.
The men were visiting their friend Jordan Willis’ rental home in Kansas City, Mo., to watch the Chiefs play the Los Angeles Chargers on Jan. 7, 2024. Two days later, the trio was found dead in the backyard. Throughout the investigation, police repeatedly said"no foul play" had been “observed or suspected.”
Early toxicology reports reportedly indicated the men had cocaine and fentanyl in their systems,WDAFandTMZ, reported in February 2024, citing sources. However, police reiterated that the case remained an “ongoing death investigation.”
Willis is now one of two people accused of supplying the drugs that led to the trio’s death. Willis and Ivory Carson, were each charged with “distribution of a controlled substance and three counts of involuntary manslaughter,” Zahnd said. Both are being held on $100,000 cash bond, according to theAssociated Press. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
David Harrington, Clayton McGeeney and Ricky Johnson.Ricky Johnson/Facebook
Ricky Johnson/Facebook
“The probable cause statement alleges that Mr. Willis was determined to be the major contributor of DNA found on that bag,” Zahnd said. “The other bag contained fentanyl and the probable cause statement alleges that Mr. Carson was determined to be the major contributor of DNA on that bag.”
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Willis' attorney, John Picerno, previously denied his client’s involvement in the case, telling PEOPLE in January 2024 that Willis was “unaware of how his friends died,” and he was “anxiously awaiting the results of the autopsy and toxicology report.”
PEOPLE reached out to the Platte County Prosecutor’s Office for additional comment.
source: people.com