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TIMELINE | Case of accused Excelsior Springs murderer, rapist Timothy Haslett
By David Medina, Caroline Hogan,
13 days ago
The case of Timothy Haslett Jr., an accused Excelsior Springs murderer, rapist and kidnapper, garnered lots of interest in the city and around the Kansas City area.
When paramedics first encountered the victim, she was wearing a trash bag, metal collar with a padlock and had duct tape around her neck.
The victim had also been handcuffed by her wrists and ankle and left in a small room in Haslett's basement.
She reported to investigators that Haslett had raped her multiple times and frequently, and that she managed to escape when he took his children to school.
November 2022 — Haslett addresses allegations in letter to judge
In November 2022, KSHB 41's Sarah Plake obtained a letter where Haslett addressed the allegations against him.
The letter was found in a filing unrelated to the rape and kidnapping case.
Haslett's ex-wife had asked a court to grant a temporary restraining order against him in order to gain temporary full custody of their young child.
"While I understand the allegations are serious, they are nothing more than that," Haslett Jr. said in the eight-page handwritten letter.
January 2023 — Police ask for help to locate witness with potential information on Haslett case
The Excelsior Springs Police Department wouldn't further elaborate on the information it believed Crosdale had.
KSHB 41 News staff Jaynie Crosdale
Feb. 14, 2023 — More charges announced against Haslett
On Feb. 14, 2023, Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson announced nine new charges against Haslett in a superseding indictment.
Thompson announced Haslett was charged with one count of first-degree rape, four counts of first-degree sodomy, one count of first-degree kidnapping, two counts of second-degree assault, and one count of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child.
KSHB 41 News staff Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson
During that court appearance, Haslett appeared in a striped gray jail jumpsuit, where he rocked back and forth.
July 31, 2023 — Kayakers find remains of Jaynie Crosdale
On July 31, 2023, the Clay County Prosecuting Attorney's Office announced kayakers located the remains of Jaynie Crosdale.
The two kayakers had contacted the Missouri State Highway Patrol on June 23, 2023, about a body in the Missouri River in Saline County.
KSHB 41 News staff MSHP's marine division searches Missouri River
MSHP's marine division later recovered the remains and confirmed they belonged to Crosdale.
Aug. 3, 2023 — Investigators reviewing if Halsett involved in Jaynie Crosdale's death
On Aug. 3, 2023, authorities told KSHB 41's Sarah Plake police were reviewing if Haslett was involved in Jaynie Crosdale's death.
Excelsior Springs Chief Greg Dull confirmed that her remains had been found inside of a barrel, and that investigators were determining if the barrel matched evidence processed from Haslett's property.
Aug. 8, 2023 — Investigators return to river where Jaynie Crosdale's were found
On Aug. 8, 2023, investigators returned to the place where Jaynie Crosdale's remains were found to search for additional evidence.
Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson joined the Missouri State Highway Patrol at Hills Island Chute to become familiar with the scene.
There, he also asked the public to be on the lookout for additional barrels.
KSHB 41 News staff Zachary Thompson
April 15, 2024 — Haslett appears in court; lawyers asks for case files to be sealed
On April 15, 2024, Haslett appeared in court where his attorney told a judge she wasn't receiving discovery in a timely manner.
His lawyer also filed a motion to seal court files in Haslett's case.
July 9, 2024 — Haslett charged with murder in connection to Jaynie Crosdale's death
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