Authorities in Missouri announced that a man is behind bars for the murder of his girlfriend, whose body was found in a wooded area, after he had reported her missing.
A missing Missouri woman was found dead, and her boyfriend was charged with murder in connection to her death. According to the Barry County Sheriff's Office, Aaron Malone, 23, was charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Aspen Lewis, 24. Court records obtained by FOX 4 Kansas City state that Malone contacted Barry County Sheriff’s deputies on Monday, November 25, to report Lewis’ possible abduction.
Officials said Lewis was last seen at her Exeter residence early on the morning of Nov. 25. Malone provided officers with a verbal and written statement about Lewis' disappearance. However, officials said due to inconsistencies with Malone's statement, a criminal investigation began. Authorities told FOX 4 that they obtained surveillance video showing Malone’s vehicle arriving at Lewis’ residence just before midnight on Sunday, November 24, and not long after, screaming could be heard.
According to court records, Malone later admitted an altercation had taken place, and he had disposed of Lewis’s body. Malone was arraigned in Barry County Court and pleaded not guilty on Monday morning. He is being held, without bond, in the Stone County jail. Lewis leaves behind a young son and was described as 'a very spiritual person' who loved animals and being outdoors, according to her obituary.
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