Pablo Guzman‑Palma was a 25‑year‑old predoctoral researcher who was killed in Kansas City, Missouri. On the morning of October 1, 2022, firefighters responding to an apartment fire on Oak Street found Guzman‑Palma and his 24‑year‑old colleague Camila Behrensen dead inside. Investigators determined both had been shot to death before the fire was set, and treated the scene as a homicide.

Detectives used DNA testing, ballistics, surveillance footage, and data from phones and computers, and they obtained a search warrant for an Amazon Alexa device from the apartment. Forensic analysis and digital evidence later tied the killings to 42‑year‑old Kevin Ray Moore, who was found dead in Clay County on October 16, 2022; authorities report Moore killed himself after killing a second victim there. With the suspect deceased, no arrest or trial took place and officials did not disclose a motive.

If anyone knew Pablo, his routines, or has information about the Oak Street apartment around October 1, please share what you know.