Prosecutor William Seay
As KRMS reported first live on air, a Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper has been arrested in connection with the death of a 20-year-old man last year at the Lake of the Ozarks. It was revealed today (Friday 18) that Trooper Anthony Piercy was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Brandon Ellingson of Iowa on May 31st 2014. Special Prosecutor William Seay made the announcement in Versailles at the Morgan County Judicial Center. He says the investigation was not completed when his team started looking into the case…
More evidence was discovered by quote – “other law enforcement” – unquote. It is expected that Piercy will turn himself in at some point today (Friday 18). A preliminary hearing is expected soon thereafter. Seay adds that hearing should begin sometime in February 2016. Seay took over the case earlier this year after Special Prosecutor Amanda Grellner removed herself from the case after a potential conflict of interest…
