Former homicide detective believes criminal charges may still be possible in the deaths of Kansas City Chiefs' fans.

Despite the passage of a year since three men were discovered frozen in their friend's Kansas City backyard following an NFL watch party, their families remain baffled by the inexplicable deaths of their sons.

On January 9, 2023, Clayton McGeeney, Ricky Johnson, and David Harrington were discovered deceased behind their friend Jordan Willis' home. The four men had gathered at the house two days prior to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play the Los Angeles Chargers.

According to family members who searched for the three friends who never returned home, Willis could not be reached by phone and did not answer his door in the days before McGeeney's fiancée found the men's bodies.

On Wednesday, a representative from the Platte County Prosecutor's Office informed Planet Chronicle Digital that the investigation into the deaths of three men is ongoing. Despite a year having passed, the families of each man have yet to receive any updates on the case. Johnson's mother expressed her grief, stating, "I am heartbroken."

"A source close to Willis stated on Wednesday that there are no updates or advancements. The situation is quite frustrating, and we remain uncertain about the cause of the delay."

"The anniversary is causing him a lot of pain, according to the source," we were told. "We had hoped for closure by now."

Despite preliminary autopsy results suggesting the presence of fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana in the deceased men's systems, their families have questioned Willis' involvement in the incident and threatened to file lawsuits.

In the near future, prosecutors will bring charges against Willis, as stated by his attorney John Picerno in a conversation with Planet Chronicle Digital.

"Picerno stated on Wednesday that the case is still under investigation, but the prosecutor informed me months ago that my client has been cleared of any wrongdoing in relation to harming the other three individuals."

If Willis is guilty of his friends' deaths, he would have been arrested by now, according to Julie Rendelman, a former prosecutor.

She stated that she would be surprised if a prosecutor's office guaranteed that no individual would be pursued, particularly if the case was being investigated.

She stated on Wednesday that she was not implying that Picerno was lying, but that none of us were present for any discussions that took place.

"Rendelman stated that the Platte County Prosecutor's Office has the ability to provide some answers without revealing too much information, even if the answers are "we don't have the answers." He acknowledged that cases may go unsolved."

A year after the incident, a complete autopsy report should have been provided by the medical examiner, according to criminal defense attorney Ted Williams.

Williams stated on Wednesday that after receiving the autopsy results, which he assumed were finalized, one would expect charges to be filed against someone linked to the deaths of these three men.

"If the Kansas City Police Department believes that this was not a death caused by another, they would close the investigation. However, it remains open, so it could still be considered a homicide. The question is, what direction is the investigation taking?"

Although toxicology results and an autopsy are likely completed, a medical examiner may have been unable to determine the causes of death.

Detectives with the Kansas City Police Department may still be gathering information in the case, and they may be withholding information from the public to protect the investigation.

"As a prosecutor, I had cases where we didn't charge anyone for years, but we kept them quiet and close to the vest to avoid outsiders impacting our investigation and holding the responsible parties accountable. We were concerned that anything they told to the public could impact our ability to fully investigate this matter."

Yes, some law enforcement offices and prosecutors' offices may take longer to investigate things and may not be as skilled in determining what the public should or shouldn't know, according to Rendelman.

Now, members of the men's families have stated their intention to sue Willis in civil court, according to Planet Chronicle Digital. David Harrington's father revealed that he and his son's mother were convinced that Jordan Willis was involved in the incident and they were still trying to determine how.

The families could obtain the information they need through the discovery period of a civil lawsuit if the prosecutors' office continues to withhold information about the deaths of their sons, according to Rendelman.

Rendelman stated that individuals may file lawsuits solely to obtain information, which can result in the issuance of subpoenas and depositions.

Williams agreed, stating that civil litigation would likely reveal more information than the criminal investigation.