Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson were arrested in the deaths of Ricky Johnson Jr., 38, David Harrington, 37, and Clayton McGeeney, 36.

Two persons were charged with manslaughter after three Kansas City Chiefs fans were discovered dead in the backyard of a home more than a year ago. Jordan Willis, whose home the men died in, and Ivory Carson were arrested for the deaths of Ricky Johnson Jr., 38, David Harrington, 37, and Clayton McGeeney, 36, according to Platte County prosecutors (New York Post).

The three friends allegedly died from a fatal combination of fentanyl and cocaine two days after gathering to watch a Chiefs game on January 7, 2024, according to Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd during a press conference broadcast on KMBC. Willis and Carson each face three counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of providing a controlled drug. “This case is a tragic reminder of the dangers of street drugs,” Zahnd says. “But make no mistake the people that supply those drugs can and will be held accountable when people overdose.” While inspecting Willis’ property, investigators discovered drugs, including a bag of cocaine containing primarily Willis’ DNA. They also discovered another package of fentanyl with Carson’s DNA on it.

According to a probable cause statement delivered by the prosecutor, a witness said he was at Harrington’s house with the three victims and Willis to watch the game when he noticed Willis giving cocaine in a large plate to the rest of the group. Following the game, the three friends and Willis went to his home. According to Zahnd, another companion informed police that they ranked, smoked marijuana, and used cocaine. Messages discovered on Harrington’s phone indicated that Carson reportedly provided him with cocaine. ‘You will be held accountable.’ Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said Willis and Carson’s arrests send a message to fentanyl distributors in the area. “You will be held accountable. You will be arrested and you will be charged,” she said.

Willis’ defense lawyer, John Picerno, said the charges stunned both him and his client. “The probable cause statement submitted by the state is consistent with what Jordan stated happened,” Picerno explained to the Kansas City Star. “Jordan argues that he did not purchase or supply the narcotics that killed his three pals. We are looking forward to the day when a jury will hear all of the facts in this case.”