Ava Resident to Face Jury in 2026: Indicted on Multiple Charges Including First-Degree Murder
Ava, MO — A man from Ava, Howard Applegate, 28, is set to face a jury trial in May 2026, following his indictment on multiple charges, including first-degree murder. Applegate was formally charged in January 2024, stemming from accusations that he fatally shot Lance Terrill in Seymour, near Applegate’s residence. Apart from the murder charge, Applegate faces accusations of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon on three counts, endangering the welfare of a child on two counts, and concealing a felony. These serious charges reflect the gravity of the alleged offenses and the … Read more