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A jury recommends death for Simpson in the 2023 murder of a Hermann cop at a Casey’s gas station.
A Franklin County jury has recommended the death penalty for Kenneth Lee Simpson, 38, convicted of first-degree murder and other charges in the 2023 shooting death of Hermann Police Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith at a Casey’s gas station.
Simpson, who had outstanding warrants, also seriously injured officer Adam Sullentrup during the March 12 incident.
The trial, which concluded January 30, 2026, featured testimony from over 65 witnesses and evidence including body camera and surveillance footage.
Judge Craig Hellmann will determine Simpson’s final sentence, with options including life without parole or the death penalty.
The case has drawn national attention to law enforcement safety and the pursuit of justice.
Un jurado recomienda la muerte para Simpson por el asesinato de un policía de Hermann en 2023 en una gasolinera de Casey's.