Lester Clyde White II, 44, was found dead in the street in Kansas City, Kansas, on the evening of July 8, 2024, after police responded to a disturbance call. Early reports suggested gun violence, but investigators later determined White had been beaten to death.

Authorities arrested two relatives in connection with the case: his sister, 46-year-old Latoya M. White, and his niece, 23-year-old Monique D. Hunt. Both were booked into the Wyandotte County jail and charged with involuntary manslaughter. Charging documents state the death resulted from excessive force and describe the manslaughter charges as drug-related. Law enforcement has not released specifics about what led to the fatal altercation.

Anyone who knew Lester, or who has information about the events in Kansas City, Kansas, on July 8, 2024, is asked to come forward.