Charges Filed in Deaths of Three Chiefs Fans After Game Party

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Two men have been charged in connection with the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans found dead in January 2024 following a game night gathering. Authorities announced the charges at a news conference on March 5, 2025, after months of investigation.

Clayton McGeeney, 36, Ricky Johnson, 38, and David Harrington, 37, were discovered deceased outside Jordan Willis‘ home in the Northland area of Kansas City around 10 p.m. on January 9, 2024, shortly after attending a Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Chargers. An autopsy revealed that the men died from a combination of fentanyl and cocaine toxicity.

Willis and Ivory J. Carson face multiple charges, including three counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of delivery of a controlled substance, according to Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of ten years in prison.

During the investigation, police found two bags in Willis’ home, one containing cocaine and the other containing fentanyl. DNA evidence indicated that Willis was a significant contributor to the DNA found on the cocaine bag, while Carson was identified as a major contributor to the fentanyl bag.

Witnesses provided statements supporting the prosecution’s case. One witness reported sharing cocaine provided by Willis during a party at Harrington’s home prior to the men heading to Willis’ residence. Another witness confirmed that Carson, known by the alias “Blade Brown,” had supplied cocaine to the group in the past.

Zahnd expressed the seriousness of the charges, stating, “This is a terrible tragedy. Three men are dead because of the dangers of street drugs, of fentanyl, of cocaine. I urge anybody who is thinking about buying drugs on the street to think twice.”

Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves also emphasized the gravity of the situation: “To those who continue to bring fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into our community, know that if you are distributing those drugs, you’re causing harm. You will be arrested, and you will be charged.”

Willis’ attorney, John Picerno, voiced his surprise at the charges, suggesting they contradicted early statements made by the prosecuting attorney’s office. “Jordan maintains that he is not responsible for purchasing or supplying the drugs that led to the deaths of his three friends,” Picerno said. He anticipates that a jury will hear the complete evidence in the case.

The investigation spanned over a year, leading to questions regarding the delay before charges were filed. Investigators cited the complexity of the case and thoroughness required for prosecution as reasons for the time elapsed.

McGeeney’s fiancée was the first to raise concerns about the group’s well-being when they did not return home after the game. Upon arriving at Willis’ house and finding the doors locked, she entered through a basement window and discovered one of the deceased. Kansas City experienced freezing temperatures in the days following the game.

As the legal proceedings move forward, both suspects are being held on $100,000 bond. Carson is in custody, while Willis has stated he intends to surrender to authorities.