News Updates
Murder Victim's Friend Push Law
KMIZ 17 - 1-19-2012
Friends of a murdered Howard County man are still pushing to find his killer. On Thursday the friends and family of Jon Spurling went to the capitol to make their case. Full Story
Justice For Jon Group Petitions for new Reward Law
Columbia Missourian - 9-28-2011
Friends of Jon Spurling, a Howard County resident slain in August, believe the state should be doing more to help find their friend's killer. That's why they have shifted their efforts from fund raising to petitioning the state government. Full Story
$4000 Murder Reward
Rewardstv.net - 9-2-2011
A reward for information leading to the conviction of Jon's murderer has been posted on Rewardstv.net Full Story
Event to Help Find Man's Killer
KMIZ 17 8.28.2011
A killer is still on the loose after a murder in Howard County. But, a community is coming together to make sure justice is served. Full Story
Slain man's friends raise money for reward
Missourian 8.29.2011
For Bill Spires, raising reward money for tips that lead to the arrest of whoever killed his friend, Jon Spurling, is a way to grieve. “If you sit around the house thinking about stuff, it can drive you crazy. I put all my effort into this,” Spires said. Full Story
Friends and Family Search for Justice In Harrisburg Murder
KOMU 8 - 8.28.2011
A celebration of the life of Jonathan Spurling was held at Pinnacles State Park Sunday. Spurling, who lived in rural Harrisburg, was murdered in his home early last week.Full Story
KRCG 13 - 8.22.2011
Jon Spurling's friends offer reward for tips in slaying
Columbia Tribune 8.23.2011 (Paywall)
Friends of Jon Spurling, a 39-year-old man who was found fatally shot at his Howard County residence last week, have set up a reward for any tips that help lead to a conviction of the person responsible for Spurling’s death. Full Story
Jon Spurling Murdered in his Howard County Home
KMIZ 8.17.2011 (Updated)
The Major Case Squad helping investigate the case has now disbanded. Sheriff Charlie Polson says some Highway Patrol Investigators are helping with leads as well as Columbia Police. Full Story
Howard County Sheriff says no suspect in shooting
Boonville Daily News 8.18.2011
The investigation of the shooting of a 39 year-old male on Monday in Harrisburg has not yet produced any suspects, Howard County Sheriff Charlie Polson said this morning. Full Story
Father Speaks Out in Howard Co. Murder Investigation
KOMU 8.18.2011
The investigation of the shooting of a 39 year-old male on Monday in Harrisburg has not yet produced any suspects, Howard County Sheriff Charlie Polson said this morning. Full Story