Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Suspect sought in murder of Marionville man


(From the Aurora and Marionville Police Department)

The following information is intended to update a previous press release related to an active homicide investigation from 406 S. Central, Marionville, MO.

Following next of kin notifications, the victim of the homicide is identified as 50-year-old Jess Davis of Marionville, Missouri. He is the owner of the property located at 406 S. Central, Marionville, MO.







 
The Aurora and Marionville Police Department is currently seeking charges of Murder and Armed Criminal Action for the murder of Jess Davis. The suspect is identified as Jamie Lee Godfrey, (pictured) a white male known to frequent the Aurora and Marionville area.

If anyone has information as to Godfrey’s whereabouts, you are encouraged to contact the Aurora and Marionville Police Department. Your call will remain confidential. Godfrey is considered dangerous and should not be approached by anyone outside of law enforcement. The police department is actively investigating leads as to his whereabouts. 

Wes Coatney
Chief of Police

Previous news release

On 09-14-2021 at approximately 11:43pm, Officers with the Aurora and Marionville Police Department were dispatched to 406 S. Central in Marionville, Missouri in reference to a disturbance. 

Upon arrival, a deceased 50 year old white adult male was located inside the residence. It appeared he had suffered numerous laceration injuries. His name is not being released at this time.
 
The Aurora and Marionville Police Department is working in conjunction with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department on this active investigation. More details will be released at a later time.

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