Clayton McGeeney, Ricky Johnson, and David Harrington KANSAS CITY, Mo Death – More than a year after the tragic deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans, two men are now facing charges in connection with the case. Clayton McGeeney, Ricky Johnson, and David Harrington were found dead outside a home in Kansas City’s Northland on January 9, 2024, after gathering with friends to watch a Chiefs game. Their bodies were discovered on the back porch and in the backyard, frozen in the bitter cold. The mystery surrounding their deaths has finally been addressed, with prosecutors announcing charges against Jordan Willis, the homeowner, and Ivory Carson.
Willis and Carson each face three counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of delivery of a controlled substance. According to a probable cause document, the three men died from a combination of fentanyl and cocaine toxicity. The investigation revealed a night of partying that turned deadly, shedding light on the dangers of street drugs and the devastating consequences they can have.
The document details statements from witnesses and evidence collected over the past year. One witness described attending a gathering at Harrington’s home before the group moved to Willis’ house. There, they reportedly encountered a large plate of cocaine, estimated to be between half an ounce and an ounce, supplied by Willis. The witness stated that Willis was the only person in the group who could obtain such a quantity of cocaine. Another witness noted that the group often turned to Willis when they wanted to party but were short on funds, as he would provide the drugs.
Further investigation linked Carson, known to the group as “Blade Brown,” to the drug supply. Carson admitted to selling cocaine to the group in the past. During a search of Willis’ home, police found two bags containing narcotics—one with cocaine and the other with fentanyl. DNA analysis identified Willis as a “major contributor” to the cocaine bag and Carson to the fentanyl bag. Text messages extracted from Harrington’s phone also pointed to Carson as the primary source of cocaine for the group.
At a news conference announcing the charges, Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd and Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves emphasized the dangers of fentanyl and other street drugs. “To those who continue to bring fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into our community, know that if you are distributing those drugs, you’re causing harm. You will be arrested, and you will be charged,” Graves said. Zahnd added, “This is a terrible tragedy. Three men are dead because of the dangers of street drugs, of fentanyl, of cocaine. I just urge anybody who is thinking about buying drugs on the street to think twice before they do it.”
The bonds for Willis and Carson were set at $100,000 each. Willis’ attorney, John Picerno, expressed surprise at the charges, stating that they were contrary to what prosecutors had previously indicated. “Jordan maintains that he is not responsible for purchasing or supplying the drugs that led to the deaths of his three friends,” Picerno said. “We are very much looking forward to the day a jury gets to hear all of the evidence in this case.”
Willis, who moved out of the Northland home last year, has maintained his innocence throughout the investigation. The case has drawn significant attention, not only because of the tragic loss of three lives but also due to the broader implications of fentanyl’s role in drug-related deaths.
As the legal process unfolds, the families of McGeeney, Johnson, and Harrington are left to grapple with the pain of losing their loved ones. The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of illicit drugs and the ripple effects they can have on communities. For now, Kansas City mourns the loss of three men whose lives were cut short, while the justice system works to hold those responsible accountable.