According to a release from Columbia Police, at approximately 3:20 pm on August 12, officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Range Line Street. Upon arriving at the scene, investigators determined the death appeared suspicious. Further investigation later confirmed that the incident was a homicide.
The victim was identified as 37-year-old Destiny Dunn of Kansas City. Authorities said her next of kin has been notified.
Police arrested 35-year-old Nicholas Ayres of Crane on charges of First-Degree Domestic Assault and Second-Degree Murder. The investigation remains ongoing.
Columbia Police is asking snyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact them at 573-874-7652. Anonymous tips can be submitted through CrimeStoppers by calling 573-875-8477 or visiting http://www.p3tips.com/899.
Information leading to an arrest may qualify for a reward of up to $2,500.
(Information for this article was collected by AI from the Columbia Police Department)
