Mysterious Deaths of Kansas City Chiefs Fans: Drugs and Frigid Weather Suspected
Tragedy struck the Kansas City Chiefs community when the bodies of three fans were discovered in the backyard of their friend’s home two days after watching a game. The deaths of Ricky Johnson, Clayton McGeeney, and David Harrington have left their families searching for answers. While the Kansas City Police Department has stated that foul play is not suspected, the families have raised concerns about their friends being drugged. Experts believe that a combination of drugs and freezing weather may have led to the fatal outcome.
Accusations against the friend, Jordan Willis, have intensified due to his changing narrative about the events leading up to the deaths. Willis claims to have slept on his couch throughout the 48 hours that his friends were dead in his backyard. Additionally, the families question Willis’ role as a “brilliant scientist” developing immunizations at a nonprofit organization.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden suggests that the deaths were most likely accidental and caused by recreational drug use gone wrong. He rules out alcohol as the cause since people react differently to large doses and would not collapse simultaneously. Instead, Baden theorizes that a drug causing disorientation, such as fentanyl, may have been involved. Fentanyl-type drugs can lead to rapid loss of consciousness, similar to sleep.
The freezing weather conditions also play a significant role in this tragedy. Although temperatures were not extremely low that evening, prolonged exposure to snow in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit can be deadly. Hypothermia sets in when the body’s internal temperature drops to 95 degrees or lower. Baden explains that if the men collapsed in the snow, they would eventually slip into a deeper coma and die from hypothermia.
The theory that the men consumed a drug laced with fentanyl aligns with Willis’ claim that he slept through most of the two days his friends were at his house. Powdered fentanyl can be mixed with various drugs or pressed into pills resembling prescription opioids. Detectives have reached out to the victims’ families for phone passcodes to determine if drugs were involved. Establishing a chain of possession and investigating any potential drug sales could prolong the investigation.
While Willis has not been charged with any wrongdoing, he could face drug-induced homicide or manslaughter charges if found to be the supplier of the deadly drugs. Unlocking the victims’ phones may prove challenging, as most data defaults to the cloud, requiring a search warrant. However, gaining access to the necessary information without passcodes poses difficulties.
Retired DEA special agent Derek Maltz emphasizes that mass overdose deaths are more common than people realize. He has compiled numerous news articles on similar incidents across the country. Maltz believes that the Kansas City tragedy could be a case of cocaine laced with fentanyl, but other drugs could also have caused the fast-acting, disorienting effect observed.
Detecting fentanyl or its derivatives in an autopsy report might be challenging for less-equipped labs. Outsourcing testing and potentially delaying results further may be necessary. Additionally, experts suggest testing for synthetic drugs like nitazenes and xylazine, as they are being produced in Chinese labs and can cause similar effects.
The possibility of K2 or “spice,” a synthetic marijuana substitute, being involved has also been raised. K2 often causes hyperthermia, and other drugs like MDMA, cocaine, and amphetamines can lead to overheating as well.
As the investigation continues, the families of Ricky Johnson, Clayton McGeeney, and David Harrington seek closure and answers. The tragic deaths of these Kansas City Chiefs fans serve as a reminder of the dangers associated with drug use and the importance of understanding the substances consumed.
