Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Kirk makes appearance in evidence tampering case
Posted: 01.16.2013 at 3:22 PM
Updated: 02.20.2013 at 8:00 AM
KHQA Newsdesk
0
Rebecca Kirk, 40
Slideshow
Photo:

A Frankford, Mo. woman who admitted at trial that she tried to destroy evidence used to convict her lover of murder will face the judge Wednesday during a preliminary hearing.

Rebecca Jeanne Kirk, 40, was charged in December in Pike County with two felony counts of tampering with evidence. 

Kirk has been free on bond since December.

The affidavit alleges that Kirk damaged or tried to destroy a rifle, ammunition and clothing at the request of Calvin Duane Pettey on April 15th of 2010.

Pettey was having an affair with Kirk even as he was engaged to Sandra Fugate of Hannibal. He was convicted in June of murdering Fugate on the same day Petty admitted the murder to Kirk. The killing happened just two days before Petty and the victim were to be married.

He was sentenced to life in prison.

Kirk admitted on the witness stand at Pettey’s trial that she followed through on the defendant’s request to destroy evidence.

Related Links

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
NWS: Tornado touched down near Hannibal
KHQA Newsdesk  |  Today at 7:00 AM  |  14 comments
Thumbnail
Hannibal Storm Day 2: Cleanup continues
KHQA Newsdesk  |  Today at 2:55 PM
Thumbnail
HLGU hit hard by Monday night storms
Ryan Delk  |  Today at 7:45 AM  |  6 comments
Follow Connect Tri-States
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Home & Garden
Home and garden info from our experts
Beauty & Wellness
Beauty and wellness info from our experts
Expert Connect Legal
Legal info from our experts
Expert Connect Auto
Automotive info from our experts
ADVERTISEMENT