: On June 27, 2023, Timothy Norton was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to first-degree murder. Proceedings for James Phelps :
The case involving and Timothy Norton revolves around the brutal kidnapping, murder, and dismemberment of 33-year-old Cassidy Rainwater in Dallas County, Missouri. The case gained national attention due to the graphic nature of the crimes and the subsequent legal proceedings. Case Overview and Chronology prosecutor_says_james_phelps_and_timothy_norton...
Charged with 1st Degree Murder; trial moved to Jasper County : On June 27, 2023, Timothy Norton was
: Timothy Norton admitted to FBI agents that Phelps invited him over while Rainwater was sleeping. He confessed to holding her legs down while Phelps strangled her. : On June 27