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Ali K. Cubba
Kansas City Missouri Police arrested two Oak Park High School teens today in connection with Yuri Ives’ murder.
The 48-year-old died inside his residence at 511 Gladstone Blvd. Feb. 28 from multiple gun shot wounds and lacerations, according to the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Both Zachary C. Kimbrell, 18, and Ali K. Cubba, 17, have been charged with second degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and first degree robbery.
Kansas City Missouri Police responded to 511 Gladstone Blvd. at 11:11 p.m. Feb. 28 in regard to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a deceased Ives inside the home.
The first witness said he hear “two loud bangs” outside his residence, according to court documents. When he looked outside, he saw a dark figure between his residence and Ives’. He and his roommate began chasing the man, but eventually lost track of the suspect.
When the two roommates approached Yuri’s home, they walked through an open door and found Ives’ body inside.
Investigators located a knife sheath and bloodied knife near the property’s fence, and inside the residence they found a cell phone registered to Cubba.
Ives’ personal computer was searched and investigators found e-mails between Cubba and Ives, including an e-mail to meet at Ives’ residence the night of Feb. 28.
Ives’ wallet, cell phone and .44 caliber revolver were missing.
When police arrested Cubba, they noticed a laceration on Cubba’s hand. Cubba was read his Miranda Waiver and requested an attorney.
Kimbrell was also read his Miranda Waiver but agreed to talk to detectives.
Kimbrell said Cubba met Ives on Craigslist. When Kimbrell agreed to drive Cubba to Ives’ house, he knew Cubba planned to rob Ives, he said. He said he also knew Cubba had a knife in his possession.
While Cubba was inside Ives’ home, Cubba and Kimbrell exchanged text messages about concealing the license plate, the alarm system, Ives’ wallet, and arrangements for pickup following the robbery.
When Cubba returned to the vehicle, he was bloodied and carrying a gun, Kimbrell told detectives.
Kimbrell described the gun, which matched the description of Ives’ missing gun.
Police obtained a search warrant for Cubba’s resident and located the .44 caliber revolver in Cubba’s bedroom.
Zachary C. Kimbrell
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