Least of These

Trial delays, conflicting stories, and post conviction relief.

After the 1995 murders of William Hatcher, Robbie Bond and Michael Lee, the cases began to make their way to trial.

Kenneth Moody placed the blame on his 14-year-old cousin, David.

But David Moody pointed the finger right back at Kenneth. 

SOURCES:

https://www.deseret.com/2001/9/17/19607010/murderer-cuts-his-way-out-of-mississippi-jail/

Moody Trial Moved

William Hatcher - Search - Newspapers.com™

David Moody v. State of Mississippi :: 2025 :: Mississippi Court of Appeals Decisions :: Mississippi Case Law :: Mississippi Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia

MOODY v. STATE (2003) | FindLaw

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A necklace, a puddle of blood, and criminal cousins. 

In May of 1995 co-workers and friends 21-year-old Robbie Bond and 27-year-old William Hatcher went out to the Mahned Bridge to look at the stars. 

William’s vehicle was later found abandoned on the bridge. 

Days later 14-year-old David Moody would come forward and confess that he and his 20-year-old cousin, Kenneth Moody had murdered Robbie and William.

A search of Kenneth’ property would reveal a third victim. 

SOURCES:
https://www.deseret.com/2001/9/17/19607010/murderer-cuts-his-way-out-of-mississippi-jail/

Moody Trial Moved

William Hatcher - Search - Newspapers.com™

David Moody v. State of Mississippi :: 2025 :: Mississippi Court of Appeals Decisions :: Mississippi Case Law :: Mississippi Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia

MOODY v. STATE (2003) | FindLaw

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A puddle of blood, missing keys, and a note.

In September of 1993, 17-year-old Angela Freeman vanished in Petal, Mississippi. 

All she left behind was a note, telling her friend that she was going to the local Pizza Hut to talk to her ex-boyfriend. 

Her 1984 Honda Accord was later found abandoned near the Mahned Bridge.

Angela Freeman remains missing to this day.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Angela Freeman contact Crime Stoppers at 601-582-STOP or the Perry County Sheriff’s Office at 601-964-8461. You can remain anonymous. There is a $15,000 reward for information. 

SOURCES:
'I will never give up': Petal teen disappeared 31 years ago

Have you seen this child? Angela Lee Freeman

Missing 25 years: Angela Freeman's family wants answers, justice

Family, friends remember Angela Freeman on 30th anniversary of her disappearance

Mother, brother looking for answers 25 years after pregnant Mississippi teen disappears

https://www.wdam.com/2022/09/12/29-years-later-angela-freeman-case-remains-open/

Investigators still working on Angela Freeman case 30 years later | HubCitySPOKES

The Doe Network: Case File 760DFMS

817UFMS

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A phone call, Alligator Alley, and an overturned ruling.

On November 7th of 1998, motorists in south Florida saw a young woman, beaten, bleeding, stumbling, and barely able to signal for help on the side of the highway. She was severely wounded and covered in bug bites. 

She was 22-year-old Shandelle Maycock. When police arrived, Shandelle told them that she had been kidnapped, attacked and left for dead by a man she knew from church, 49-year-old Harrel Braddy. 

Not only had she been attacked but her five-year-old daughter, Quatisha “Candy” Maycock had also been kidnapped and was now missing. 

Days later Quatisha’s body was discovered by local fisherman. Shandelle Maycock would learn that everything she thought she knew about Harrel Braddy was a lie. 

SOURCES:

Braddy v. State :: 2017 :: Florida Supreme Court Decisions :: Florida Case Law :: Florida Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia

Medical examiner testifies about alligator injuries in 1998 child’s death – NBC 6 South Florida

Harrel Braddy - Search - Newspapers.com™

Case View - Braddy v. State of Florida - Florida Appellate Case Information System

Inmate Population Information Detail

Convicted man to face potential death row return | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source

Jury chooses life for man who left girl to die by gators | Miami Herald

Mother of girl left in Everglades testifies in killer’s trial | Miami Herald

Man gets death for leaving girl in Glades

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Two dogs, an icy pond, and a lack of clues.

On February 15th of 2001, 12-year-old Steven Kraft II left his home on Holly Drive in his Benton Heights neighborhood. He was headed over to a friend’s house. 

When Steven didn’t return, an all-out search was launched. There were few clues as to where the 12-year-old could have gone. 

All that was left were some footprints in the snow. 

Where is Steven Earl Kraft II?

Anyone with any information about the disappearance of Steven Kraft II should contact the Benton Township Police Department at 1-269-926-8221, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-342-7867 or call your local FBI office. 

SOURCES:
Boy last seen walking dogs in Michigan neighborhood still missing 23 years later

https://charleyproject.org/case/steven-earl-kraft-ii

https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/905507/1

https://missingpersonscenter.org/missing-persons-directory/missing-kids/steven-earl-kraft-jr/

Michael Devlin is now a suspect in five cases of missing boys

In February 2001, Steven Kraft, Jr. Took His Dogs Outside And Disappeared | Investigation Discovery

Steven Kraft - Search - Newspapers.com™

https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/inside-the-fbi-searching-for-steven-081823.mp4/view

Shawn Hornbeck’s Story on 48 Hours Podcast:
Kidnapped: Shawn Hornbeck's Incredible Story

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