Serial Killer: Fredrick Scott - The Indian Creek Trail Murders 2016-2017, Jackson County, Missouri

Megan and Mindy revisit the 2016–2017 Kansas City killings connected to Indian Creek Trail, remembering the six people whose deaths became part of the investigation. They trace how surveillance footage and DNA evidence helped investigators build the case against Frederick Scott, and cover the years of court proceedings that ended in a 2026 jury verdict: guilty of four murders and acquitted of two. Media Archives & Video Resources Local Trial Coverage: Local news networks maintained continuous daily coverage of the September 2026 proceedings. Key video packages, courtroom footage, and breakdowns of the 70 witnesses are archived through KCTV5 News . Opening Statements & Evidence Overviews: For deep dives into how prosecutors mapped out the timeline of the murders, day-by-day investigative logs can be found on KSHB 41 News . Victim Impact & Prosecutor Responses: Interviews with the families (including Brian Darby) and statement analyses from Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson are detailed comprehensively on Spectrum News Kansas City . Core Case Profile & Official Documents The Indictments: Fredrick Demond Scott (born November 18, 1994) was arrested in August 2017. He faced six counts of first-degree murder and six counts of armed criminal action in Jackson County, Missouri. Legal briefs and initial charging parameters are documented by the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office . The Legal Delay (Competency Proceedings): The trial was delayed for nearly nine years due to prolonged competency hearings. In July 2025, a judge officially ruled Scott fit to stand trial. The Verdict (September 22, 2026): After a 12-day trial involving over 70 prosecution witnesses, a jury found Scott guilty of four counts of first-degree murder and four counts of armed criminal action. The jury recommended life in prison without the possibility of parole .