: Prosecuting Attorney John I. Jones, IV emphasized that the cooperation between the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, and other local agencies was "vital to determining what happened" and crucial for the successful prosecution.
: Timothy Norton admitted to FBI agents that Phelps invited him over while Rainwater was sleeping. He confessed to holding her legs down while Phelps strangled her. prosecutor_says_james_phelps_and_timothy_norton...
: Due to significant pretrial publicity, the trial for James Phelps was moved to Jasper County. Key Evidence and Prosecution Statements : Prosecuting Attorney John I
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 He confessed to holding her legs down while
