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State of Missouri v. Joseph Duane Elledge

Date: 11-12-2021

Case Number: 20BA-CR00698-01

Judge: J. Hasbrouck Jacobs

Court: Circuit Court, Boone County, Missouri

Plaintiff's Attorney: Boone County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description:

Columbia, Missouri criminal defense lawyers represented Defendant charged with second-degree murder.

Joseph Elledge was charged with murder for killing his wife, Mengqi Ji, age 28. Defendant admitted that he buried his wife's body and misled authorities for more than a year about her whereabouts.

Mengqi Ji moved to Missouri for China to further her education and married Defendant who then killed her.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty with a recommendation that he be sentenced to 28 years in prison.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Missouri v. Joseph Duane Elledge?

The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty with a recommendation that he be sentenced to 28 years in prison.

Which court heard State of Missouri v. Joseph Duane Elledge?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Boone County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was J. Hasbrouck Jacobs.

Who were the attorneys in State of Missouri v. Joseph Duane Elledge?

Plaintiff's attorney: Boone County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Best Columbia Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was State of Missouri v. Joseph Duane Elledge decided?

This case was decided on November 12, 2021.