Missouri Man Charged with Murder in Case Involving Torture Dungeon

Timothy Haslett faces multiple charges after a woman escaped his basement and another was found dead in a barrel by the Missouri River.

Haslett is accused of kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder after a woman escaped from his basement in 2022.
The body of Jaynie Crosdale, a potential witness, was discovered in a barrel by the Missouri River in June 2023.
Black leaders criticize law enforcement for a lack of urgency in investigating the disappearances of Black women.
Haslett allegedly targeted vulnerable Black women, preying on those involved in sex work.
Authorities continue to investigate and urge anyone with information to come forward.