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Adrian M. Botello

Northeast News
December 30, 2011

A 20-year-old Kansas City man has now been charged in the Christmas Eve shooting of Joseph Jones, 22.

Adrian M. Botello has been charged with second degree murder, first degree robbery and two counts of armed criminal action.

According to court documents, police found Pearson’s body late Christmas Eve in the area of 24th and Denver, Kansas City. Police relied on witness statements to narrow down the suspects to Botello. Botello told police he planned to lure the victim to the convenience store and rob him. The victim was shot when he resisted the robbery.

Prosecutors have requested a set bond of $150,000.