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Sheriff: Suspect in custody in connection with missing Kansas man

Morris-photo Sedgwick Co.
Morris-photo Sedgwick Co.

SEDGWICK COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Sedgwick County are investigating a suspect in connection with a missing Kansas man and have made an arrest.

Willie Earl Morris, 55, Wichita, was arrested on Wednesday.

He was booked on a variety of charges including first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery, according to the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department jail records.

On Sunday, officers with the Valley Center Police Department were dispatched to a disturbance in the 1300 block of South Meridian in Valley Center, according to a media release.

Goodpaster is still missing, according to deputies
Goodpaster is still missing, according to deputies

Through follow-up investigation it was determined that Scottie W. Goodpaster Jr., 33, was missing and foul play is alleged.

A white 2001 Chevy Quad Cab truck that the Sheriff’s Office was looking had been located earlier. The truck had been in the Newton, Hesston and rural area of Harvey County.

Three suspects have also been arrested including Heidi Hillard, 42; Jeff Hillard, 49, both of Valley Center. Both suspects were booked for 2 counts of Aggravated Kidnapping, 2 counts of Aggravated Battery and 1 count of Rape.

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