Husband and wife charged in shooting death of teen driving to St Louis Halloween party
Summary
A Texas couple has been charged in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson, who was driving to a Halloween party at the St Louis zoo. Willie Herndon faces murder charges, and his wife, Taiya Herndon, is charged with hindering prosecution after bullets hit Wilson’s car on a Missouri highway.Key Facts
- Alyssa Wilson was driving south on Interstate 170 near St Louis when her vehicle was shot at on October 14.
- At least one bullet hit the back of her car, causing her to lose control and crash into a concrete barrier.
- Wilson was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead.
- Willie Herndon, 43, has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.
- Taiya Herndon, 45, is charged with hindering prosecution.
- Authorities identified the couple using security camera footage and license plate readers.
- Wilson had no known connection to the Herndons.
- Wilson's father spoke publicly about the loss and the plans they had for her near 18th birthday.
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