Boone County News Release


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For Immediate Release

Media Contact:
Tracy Skaggs, Office Manager
Office of the Boone County Prosecuting Attorney
Phone: (573) 886-4100
Email: TSkaggs@boonecountymo.org


Boone County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Secures Guilty Verdict in Murder Case

August 3, 2023 –A Boone County jury this week delivered a guilty verdict in the first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges against Bobby Dawson. The charges stemmed from the 2020 shooting death of Rod Jones on Quail Drive.

Sentencing for Bobby Dawson is scheduled for September 15, 2023.

As we move forward, the Boone County Prosecuting Attorney's Office remains committed to fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive. Together, we will continue to build a strong community that is resilient against violence.

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