St. Louis Public Radio News
(2008-07-10)
Sheley
Sheley faces charges for the bludgeoning deaths of two people in the parking lot of a Festus motel, as well as 2 murders in Illinois, where is also the chief suspect in 4 other killings.
Festus Police Chief Tim Lewis says fifteen police agencies have are contributing to the case, creating a mountain of follow-up leads to investigate.
"With all the investigative leads we've developed with the other agencies. It developed numerous more leads that we've got to follow up on who he was with if there's anyone else involved," says Lewis.
The St. Louis Major Case Squad has been reactivated to help follow the new leads.
Prosecutors in both states are still determining where Sheley will stand trial first, and whether the death penalty will be sought.
Prosecutors in both states have yet to decide when and where he will stand trail, or if convicted where he would do time.
Jefferson County Prosecutor Forrest Wegge says the death penalty is an option, but would not speculate until the investigation is closed.
"We are not in a position to formally seek the death penalty at this point in time. We are still awaiting scientific lab results. But that issue is certainly on the table and, quite frankly, it's at the center of the table."
Police say they are in possession of security camera video linking Sheley to the crimes.
They could not say yet if he acted alone.
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