FUGITIVE
CASE #: 2023-88
Justin Lamarr Simpson
Status:
Open
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Missing From:
Columbia, Missouri
Summary:
Justin Lamarr Simpson is wanted for the homicide of 26-year-old Melvin Hooker III.
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Circumstances of Offense:
Authorities say that Justin walked up to a group of people outside a nightclub with a rifle. Justin then allegedly shot five victims, killing Melvin. Several co-defendants have been arrested but Justin remains at large. As of this posting, Missouri’s court records database shows his murder case as “not disposed” and with no docket entries since 2024. A news article from February 2025 stated that he was still wanted.
Additional Details:
Anyone with information on Justin’s whereabouts should contact Columbia Crime Stoppers at 573-875-8477. Justin should be considered extremely dangerous. Please consider sharing this so that Melvin’s family can get justice and answers in their loved one’s case.
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