The Daily Dunklin Democrat reported Saturday that 43-year-old Shawn
Morgan is charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and
tampering with evidence in connection with the disappearance of Breeann Rodriguez.
The child was last seen Aug. 6 in front of her home near Senath, about 200 miles south of St. Louis.
Dunklin County Prosecutor Stephen Sokoloff announced the charges at a
news conference Saturday and said Morgan was a neighbor of the child’s
family and is being held without bond. Morgan is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.
It was unclear if Morgan had a lawyer, and a phone listed under his name was disconnected.
Sheriff Bob Holder said the search for the child’s body continued Saturday, and included area waterways.
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2011/08/13/suspect-charged-in-missing-girls-murder/
