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Charged with 1st Degree Murder; trial moved to Jasper County

: Timothy Norton admitted to FBI agents that Phelps invited him over while Rainwater was sleeping. He confessed to holding her legs down while Phelps strangled her.

: A pivotal piece of evidence was the gantry crane on Phelps' property, which Norton confessed was used during the dismemberment process. prosecutor_says_james_phelps_and_timothy_norton...

: On June 27, 2023, Timothy Norton was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to first-degree murder. Proceedings for James Phelps :

: Due to significant pretrial publicity, the trial for James Phelps was moved to Jasper County. Key Evidence and Prosecution Statements Charged with 1st Degree Murder; trial moved to

: Investigators searched Phelps' property after receiving a tip from the FBI regarding photos of a partially nude woman held in a cage. During the search, they found remains in a freezer and evidence of a "stripped" property. Confession and Sentencing of Timothy Norton :

: Cassidy Rainwater was reported missing in July 2021 after she was last seen at the home of James Phelps in Lebanon, Missouri. : On June 27, 2023, Timothy Norton was

The case involving and Timothy Norton revolves around the brutal kidnapping, murder, and dismemberment of 33-year-old Cassidy Rainwater in Dallas County, Missouri. The case gained national attention due to the graphic nature of the crimes and the subsequent legal proceedings. Case Overview and Chronology