Joshua Vaughn, 33, was killed after being lured to a house on Millwood Avenue in St. Ann, Missouri, on the morning of February 3, 2023. A message on Instagram from a young man he knew through his work arranged what Vaughn was led to believe would be a paid sexual encounter. When he arrived around 11:30 a.m., two armed individuals confronted him and demanded money. After Vaughn transferred funds electronically, they tried to force him into the basement. A struggle in the hallway ended with Vaughn being shot multiple times.

Officers responding to shots fired found Vaughn wounded; he was taken to a local hospital and died of his injuries on February 4. Police described the incident as a premeditated robbery. Two suspects were arrested at the scene and nearby: Marlois Tre Tre Moore, 18, and Antonio Jones, 19; authorities said both admitted planning the robbery and two firearms were seized. Charges were upgraded to include second-degree murder.

If anyone knew Joshua, his movements that morning, or has information about the events at the Millwood Avenue house, please share what you know.