MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop F Headquarters - 2920 North Shamrock Road - Jefferson City, MO 65102


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Paul J. Reinsch
(573) 751-1000
April 8, 2011
110403

EMPHASIS: Homicide Arrest -- Moniteau County


At approximately 7:00 p.m. this evening, the Missouri State Highway Patrol took into custody Jon T. Shikles, 26, of California, MO for his alleged involvement in the death of Travis D. Higgins. Higgins body was found the morning of April 7, 2011, in California, MO. Shikles is being held at the Moniteau County Jail in California, MO, pending the filing of a 2nd degree murder charge.
The charge for which Shikles has been arrested is mere accusation and is not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of this charge must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.


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