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The Tragic Incident in Lawrence, Kansas
In a devastating turn of events, a woman named Chrystal White, 51, was found dead in her tent with stab wounds in Lawrence, Kansas. The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday behind the original Johnn’s Tavern, north of 100 Maple St.
Arrest and Charges
The Lawrence Police Department made a significant announcement on Monday, Feb. 26, revealing that Julius R. Beasley, 40, of Lawrence, had been arrested and charged with the murder of Chrystal White. Beasley had been detained for four days following the tragic discovery.
Police Investigation
After responding to reports of a medical emergency at the campsite, first responders found White inside her tent, where she was pronounced deceased. Julius Beasley, who was identified as a person of interest, was later detained for questioning in Burcham Park, just across the Kansas River.
Beasley was booked into the Douglas Co. Jail on unrelated warrants, allowing investigators to conduct a thorough investigation before officially charging him with murder. The Douglas Co. District Attorney’s Office played a crucial role in the case.
Legal Proceedings
As of now, Julius Beasley remains behind bars on charges of failure to appear, parole violation, murder in the first degree, and interference with law enforcement. According to the Kansas Public Access Court Portal, he faces life imprisonment if found guilty.
Despite his previous convictions for criminal threat and burglary in Douglas Co, as well as possession of illegal narcotics in Wyandotte Co, Beasley’s fate now hangs in the balance as the legal process unfolds.
Stay tuned for further updates on this tragic incident in Lawrence, Kansas.
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