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.