On September 8, 2015, a triple homicide occurred inside a home on the 5900 block of East 84th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Three people were shot dead in the residence: 1-year-old Joseph Fletcher, his mother 17-year-old Bianca Fletcher, and Bianca’s boyfriend, 18-year-old Shannon Rollins Jr. The killings began after a domestic dispute between Bianca and her ex-boyfriend, Joseph L.

Nelson, who was the infant’s father; witnesses said Nelson shot Bianca after she struck him with a diaper box.Beyond the initial shooting, Nelson is reported to have shot the other adults in the room to prevent them testifying, then fatally shot the crying infant because the noise might alert neighbors. Investigators said Nelson tried to conceal evidence by collecting shell casings, washing his hands with bleach, disposing of the firearm, and taking items from the victims.

He was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and burglary; prosecutors later said he confessed to acquaintances and that he married a witness, Shellana Victoria Davis, while jailed.Prosecutors and family members described the victims as lives cut short; anyone with information about Joseph Fletcher or the scene is asked to come forward.