Man found dead in shallow grave was killed by suspect he left a party with hours earlier, cops say
Man, 24, found dead in shallow grave after 20-day search
- The body of 24-year-old John Richardson was discovered in a shallow grave in Denton County, Texas, following a 20-day search that began on 2 December.
- Richardson was last seen leaving a party on 30 November, with his disappearance reported to police two days later.
- Police arrested 23-year-old Alexander James Nicholas in connection with the case, as he was the last person known to have left the party with Richardson.
- Homicide detectives doubted Nicholas's claim that he left Richardson alive in Fort Worth, citing conflicting evidence.
- The manner of Richardson's death has not yet been disclosed, and further arrests are considered possible as the investigation continues.