Person of interest named in connection with Sarcoxie death

Jasper County Sheriff Randee Kaiser says a person of interest has been named in connection with the homicide investigation into the death of 46-year-old Becci D. Sanders of Sarcoxie on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

Kaiser says the person is identified as 34-year-old Justin Chase Stevens, 34, of Cullman Alabama.

It is believed that Stevens arrived in the Sarcoxie area on January 1st after he and his sister had crashed their car around the I-44. They were given a ride to the area of the Sarcoxie Kum & Go where he reportedly ran off into the woods.

The whereabouts of Stevens are unknown during the interim time period.

Stevens has an active warrant for felony theft and he is being sought at this time. Kaiser says Stevens should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone that has information about this person of interest is encouraged to contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 417-359-9100.

This investigation is being conducted with the collaboration of the Missouri Highway Patrol, Sarcoxie Police Department and various out-of-state agencies.