Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Joplin, Duenweg men charged with murder in connection with Lamar man's death


(From the Lamar Police Department)

On Tuesday, December 23rd, two additional individuals were charged with 2nd degree homicide as a result of the investigation into the July 13th, 2020, homicide of Terry Harless in Lamar Mo. No further arrests are expected at this time. 

Tre Ackerson, 26, of Joplin Mo (top photo) was formally charged and is in custody at the Jasper County jail. He was in custody for unrelated charges when this warrant was served.

A warrant has been issued for David W. Morris, 33, of Duenweg Mo. He is not in custody at this time and is being sought by law enforcement. 








If anyone knows his location, please contact your local law enforcement, or the Lamar Police Department at 417-682-3546. 

The David Morris picture is from a previous arrest.

Previous News Release

On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, as a result of an on-going investigation, Lane Bronson, 27, of Webb City Missouri, was formally charged with second degree homicide. These charges stemmed from the murder of Terry Harless, 51, which occurred on Monday, July 13, 2020. 

This arrest was a result of the investigation conducted by the Lamar Police Department, The Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Southwest Missouri Major Case Squad. Lane Bronson is currently in custody at the Vernon County Jail with no bond.

Lamar Police Chief Joe Moore would especially like to thank the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Major Case Squad, as well as the Missouri State Crime Labs, for the many hours dedicated to this case; we are grateful for their dedication to this case. 

“This was a case solved with science and good old fashion police work” said Chief Moore.

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