Charged with 1st Degree Murder; trial moved to Jasper County
: James Phelps faced multiple charges, including first-degree murder, kidnapping, and abandonment of a corpse. prosecutor_says_james_phelps_and_timothy_norton...
: A pivotal piece of evidence was the gantry crane on Phelps' property, which Norton confessed was used during the dismemberment process. Charged with 1st Degree Murder; trial moved to
: Cassidy Rainwater was reported missing in July 2021 after she was last seen at the home of James Phelps in Lebanon, Missouri. Charged with 1st Degree Murder
The case involving and Timothy Norton revolves around the brutal kidnapping, murder, and dismemberment of 33-year-old Cassidy Rainwater in Dallas County, Missouri. The case gained national attention due to the graphic nature of the crimes and the subsequent legal proceedings. Case Overview and Chronology