Kaia Walls, 33, of New Madrid County, Missouri, was arrested in Waco, Texas and is held in Bell County Jail awaiting extradition. She is accused of driving under the influence on Sept. 25 when her vehicle crashed, killing three of her children.
Where
Waco, Bell County, Texas; New Madrid County, Missouri
Kaia Wallsarrested in connection with crash that killed three children
Missouri State Highway Patrolled investigation tracking Walls to Texas
U.S. Marshals Servicebecame involved in locating Walls in Texas
New Madrid County Sheriffparticipated in investigation
Eric BrownHighway Patrol Captain
Joey HiggersonNew Madrid County Sheriff
Patrick JamesU.S. Marshals Service official
The facts
Crash occurred Sept. 25 on U.S. 61 north of Matthews, Missouri, killing three children ages 9, 10, and 13.2
Walls arrested in Waco, Texas approximately one month after the crash.2
Walls held in Bell County Jail awaiting extradition.2
Missouri State Highway Patrol tracked Walls to Waco, Texas.2
U.S. Marshals Service West Texas office in Waco sent a lead and arrested Walls within one or two days.2
Walls charged with three counts of second-degree murder and three counts of DWI serious physical injury.2
Walls also charged with assault, endangerment, and 13 counts of armed criminal action.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Eric Brown, Highway Patrol Captain Partnerships among law enforcement agencies were important in Walls' arrest.2
Joey Higgerson, New Madrid County Sheriff Authorities will travel anywhere in the United States for suspects wanted by the 34th Circuit Court in New Madrid County.2
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Woman accused of Missouri DWI that killed her 3 children arrested in Texas
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