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Former Independence pastor pleads guilty to murder of Randy Stone David Love will serve life in prison for the murder of Randy Stone, an Independence insurance agent who was murder in March 2010 in his Independence office. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced at a morning press conference in Independence today, Nov. 9, 2011, that prosecutors agreed to allow plea to Murder 2nd Degree and Armed Criminal Action charges; Love agreed to a life sen
Bishop Finn, KC-St. Joseph Diocese face Failure to Report charge Click here to read copies of indictment, released Oct. 14, and press release.
Jennifer Phillips wins Hocker Award A Jackson County assistant prosecutor has won the prestigious Lon O. Hocker Award, established by the Missouri Bar Foundation to honor you lawyers who demonstrate unusual proficiency in the art of trial advocacy. Jennifer Phillips has distinguished herself in the Jackson County Prosecutor’s office since she began there in 2002, said Jean Peters Baker, the Jackson County Prosecutor. "I'm not supr
Jean Peters Baker - Interview Part 2 Watch video from Jean Peters Baker's interview for the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney position.
Jean Peters Baker - Interview Part 1 Watch video from Jean Peters Baker's interview for the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney position.
Jean Peters Baker Swearing In Ceremony Swearing in ceremony for Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.
Jean Peters Baker appointed Jackson County Prosecutor MAY 6, 2011 -- Jean Peters Baker is the new Jackson County Prosecutor. Declaring her to be the "absolute best person for this job," County Executive Mike Sanders announced Peters-Baker's appointment during a news conference held this afternoon at the courthouse in Kansas City. "My role was to pick the individual I believe who best serves the Prosecutor's Office at this time -- who c