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Kansas Suspect Booked in Hit-and-Run That Killed KU Student Elsa McGrain

Charging decisions remain pending after public tips helped locate the pickup and driver.

Overview

  • Investigators say 20-year-old Elsa McGrain was struck while jogging near Lawrence Regional Airport on Nov. 6, and her body was found around 3:35 a.m. the next day.
  • Authorities identified the suspect as 36-year-old William Ray Klingler after releasing images and soliciting community leads.
  • Klingler was arrested and booked on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter, and formal charges have not been filed.
  • The Douglas County Sheriff's Office credited public tips and help from neighboring agencies in advancing the case.
  • McGrain’s parents are emphasizing her faith and service and have launched a GoFundMe to support scholarships, as her Chi Omega chapter posted a tribute to her leadership.