ST. LOUIS, MO – In a chilling turn of events, the man accused of murdering a Clayton woman made a brief court appearance today, pleading not guilty and opting out of a bond review. The case has sent shockwaves through the community, raising questions about the complex web of relationships and motives involved.
Michelle Hampton was abducted from her home last week, only to be discovered dead in North St. Louis hours later. Authorities have now revealed that the suspect, Anwan Mosby, 46, had a connection with the victim. However, the nature of their relationship remains shrouded in mystery as police decline to provide further details.
Court documents have unveiled a tangled relationship, showing that Michelle’s twin sister, Samantha Hampton, shared a residence with Mosby. The records also disclose that Samantha was involved romantically with Mosby, adding another layer of complexity to the case.
Mosby faces a daunting list of charges, including a federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death. According to the police, he forcibly took Michelle Hampton from her Clayton home on a Wednesday, setting off a series of tragic events.
Samantha Hampton recounted a harrowing pursuit of Mosby, claiming that another man attempted to force her off the road during the chase. She expressed frustration with the response from emergency dispatchers, who she felt did not take her desperate calls for help seriously. Authorities have pledged to review the 911 call to address any potential mishandlings.
Investigators have pieced together a timeline from surveillance footage, showing that Michelle was taken to multiple banks where Mosby allegedly extorted $3,000 from her. While the plan reportedly involved releasing Michelle, events took a deadly turn in a North St. Louis alley. Mosby purportedly offered Michelle a chance to escape, but when she didn’t, he fatally shot her.
The connection between Mosby and the Hampton family extends further, with Samantha admitting she had informed Mosby about a $40,000 financial settlement managed by Michelle for their brother. This revelation hints at a possible motive behind the tragic events.
Despite the unfolding details, the police have not confirmed whether they are seeking additional suspects, though no one else is currently in custody. The family of Michelle Hampton, now working with legal counsel, has refrained from making further public comments, leaving many questions unanswered as the investigation continues.