The homeowner of a Kansas City property where three Chiefs fans froze to death in January continues to struggle in the aftermath of their deaths as his attorney reveals a major case update.
On January 9, Clayton McGeeney, 37, Ricky Johnson, 38, and David Harrington, 36, were found deceased on Jordan Willis' Kansas property.
They had all gathered at the home two days earlier to watch the Chiefs play the Los Angeles Chargers.
Autopsy reports show fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana in the men's systems; however, their families believe that Willis was somehow involved in their deaths and are now threatening to file civil lawsuits against him.
On Tuesday, Willis' attorney, John Picerno, told Fox News Digital,
"I can say with confidence that my client will not be charged in that regard," adding, "My client will not be charged in any manner with having to do with the untimely death of his friends."
When asked to elaborate on who would face criminal charges in the men's death, the attorney said the criminal liability could be for a felony murder charge if someone provided the men with the drugs.
Picerno said Willis has cooperated with law enforcement to the fullest. He's voluntarily handed over his electronic devices along with DNA samples.
"I don't know what caused this investigation to go on for nine months," Picerno said. "That would be a better question answered by the prosecutors."
Despite the attorney's confidence that his client will not face criminal charges, he revealed that civil charges are highly likely. He's allegedly been contacted by attorneys representing the men's families but noted that the statute of limitations on these types of cases is five years in Missouri.
Jennifer Marquez, David Harrington's mother, told Fox News Digital that this is the first she's heard of any movement in the case, and until she hears from the prosecutor's office, she won't get her hopes up.
"Of course, I would love to see people held responsible for this, and I believe Jordan should be held responsible," Marquez said.
"It was his home; he had the party, and, you know."
According to a source close to Willis, the 39-year-old "struggles in the aftermath of all this."
"It's an awful thing when people already presume you're guilty without real evidence," Picerno said.
"It's a tough road to home, and he's managing it as best he can."
Willis has since enrolled in a rehabilitation program following the deaths of his friends.
