ST. LOUIS - A 19-year-old has been charged with one count of murder, along with other charges in a case that occurred in St. Louis. On Friday, June 21, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Terry Thomas, 19, of St. Louis for Murder Second Degree, Robbery First Degree, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and two counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence in a Felony Prosecution.
The deceased has been identified as Darryl Mischeaux, 36 years of age, of the 5300 block of Fletcher Street in Jennings, Mo.
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The St. Louis County Police probable cause statement reads: "Police investigation revealed that on May 06, 2024, at approximately 8:40 p.m., defendant Terry Thomas, acting with others, arrived at the incident location. Defendants proceeded to gain entry into a Kia Stinger, prompting the alarm of the vehicle.
"Defendants confronted the owner of the vehicle, shooting the owner of the vehicle. Defendant and others left the scene of the homicide in the stolen Kia Stinger and another vehicle.
"Investigation of historical cell phone records of defendant's phone revealed that the defendant's cell phone was in the area of the homicide."
The St. Louis County Police continued: "Investigation revealed that the defendants cleaned out the stolen Kia Stinger. Further, the defendant had his phone destroyed upon learning he was being investigated. In a post-Miranda interview, defendant acknowledged his involvement in these crimes."
Detectives are seeking additional information on the other suspects. Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators if you have any information regarding this incident. To remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons detectives are leading this investigation.
Thomas is being held on a $750,000, no 10%, cash bond.
Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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