January 5th 2025.
A shocking and tragic situation has unfolded in Mississippi, where a man and woman have been arrested on local charges but are also being accused of murder in two separate cases. The first involves the death of Timmy Huston, who was found dead in his Hartsel home. The second case involves the disappearance and death of El Paso County resident Stephen Walker.
According to a news release from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Johnny Rankin Morris, 46, and Hailey Cole, 43, are facing charges for first-degree murder, aggravated robbery, first-degree aggravated motor vehicle theft, conspiracy, and tampering with evidence. Morris is also suspected in the death of Walker, and he is facing additional charges of first-degree murder, tampering with a dead body, and tampering with physical evidence.
The investigation into Walker's disappearance began on December 19, the same day that Morris and Cole are accused of killing Huston. When El Paso County sheriff's deputies arrived at Walker's home, which he shared with Morris, they discovered a large pool of blood in the garage. Eventually, Walker's body was found dumped in a wooded area outside of the county limits.
Meanwhile, on December 24, Park County sheriff's deputies made a shocking discovery while conducting a welfare check at Huston's home. Not only did they find Huston's vehicle, but they also found his body. Four days later, on December 28, Huston's Ford F-250 truck was found in Mississippi by the Lamar County Sheriff's Office. The suspects, Morris and Cole, were eventually arrested on December 30 in Poplarville, Mississippi, after someone reported seeing a man matching Morris' description attempting to break into their vehicle.
The Pearl River County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Morris and Cole were booked into jail on outstanding warrants in Mississippi. They are also facing charges of commercial burglary and attempted residential burglary. As of Friday morning, Morris was awaiting extradition to Colorado, according to El Paso County deputies.
This is just one example of the senseless violence that plagues our communities. Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of the victims, and we hope that justice will be served for all involved. Stay informed and sign up to receive crime news directly to your inbox each day.
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