NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact:

Sgt. Jason Clark

573-522-0980

DDCC-1102

November 2, 2005

EMPHASIS: Murder Investigation Carroll County


On November 1, 2005 at approximately 5:50 pm, Spencer N. Harding age 35, of Carrollton, Missouri was charged with 2nd Degree Murder in the death investigation of Molly B. McWilliams. Harding was arrested on October 31, 2005 as a result of information gathered during this investigation. Harding is being held on $500,000.00 bond in the Carroll County Jail and was arraigned this morning in Division 2 of the 8th Circuit Court of Carroll County at approximately 10:00 am.

The Rural Missouri Major Case Squad continues with its investigation. The Carroll County Sheriff"s Office and the major case squad asks if anyone has information in regards to this investigation to please contact the police at (660) 542-2200.

The above charges are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.