2 months, 4 weeks ago by Scott Hardy
Randall Hendricks accused of 2023 murder of Matthew Wagner
A Palmyra man, accused of 2nd Degree Murder in the 2023 death of a man, will go on trial next year.
Judge Matthew Wilson Tuesday set a March 17th trial date for Randall Hendricks in Adair County Circuit Court. His 3-day trial will be held in Adair County, on a change of venue from Ralls County. Hendricks has pleaded Not Guilty to one count of 2nd Degree Murder in the death of Matthew Wagner of Hannibal. A probable cause statement says that Hendricks told dispatchers that Wagner jumped in front of his SUV and was pinned under it after the two had fought at Wagner's home on November 8th. Prosecutors say that physical evidence at the scene showed that Hendricks intentionally drove the vehicle over Wagner. Wagner was freed, but later died at Hannibal Regional Hospital. Hendricks told investigators that he had been dating Wagner's ex-wife for the last six years.
Hendricks is being held in the Marion County Jail without bond. If convicted, he could get anywhere from 10 years to life in prison.
