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

TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS ALERT

For further information please contact: Sergeant Al Nothum
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3340
C010198
December 21, 2010

EMPHASIS: The Missouri State Highway Patrol Confirms Identity Of Suspect In Washington County Murder



Captain Kyle Marquart, director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control, would like to make the public aware of developments in the Bonne Terre, MO, murder/suicide investigation. Investigators are now able to confirm a connection between the November 30, 2010, triple murder / suicide in Bonne Terre, Missouri, and the murder of Erica Wade in Washington County. The link is a result of DNA testing conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Crime Laboratory Division and telephone records. At this time, there is no evidence to suggest anyone other than the alleged shooter, Nathan Fortner, was involved in the crimes. However, investigators continue to examine evidence and follow leads in the case.

The investigation is being conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Bonne Terre Police Department, St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department, and Washington County Sheriff’s Department. Anyone with information about the crimes is urged to contact one of the investigating agencies.



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