Terrell K Nance

For years, Terrell K. Nance and Marva L. Amrine were familiar, welcoming faces to travelers and commuters at the Kansas City International Airport. Both were dedicated employees of the Kansas City Aviation Department, where they worked as bus drivers. Terrell, a 64-year-old Black male, had recently retired but continued to work for another company, staying active and engaged. Born in Kansas City, he was known by friends and colleagues as a "phenomenal individual" and "the biggest joker," a man with a jovial spirit who brought light to those around him. Marva, 53, was a devoted mother and friend, remembered for her strong work ethic, her patience, and a laugh so infectious it could make anyone join in. The two were good friends and often carpooled, a testament to their reliable and close bond.

Their dependable routine was shattered in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday, June 4, 2016. Marva had driven her silver Fiat to the 3800 block of Park Avenue to pick up Terrell for their early morning shift. At approximately 3:52 a.m., as they sat in the parked car, a storm of gunfire erupted, tearing through the quiet residential street. The city's ShotSpotter system registered the shots, immediately dispatching officers to the scene. When police arrived, they found the Fiat with its doors open. Inside, both Terrell and Marva had been shot multiple times at close range. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department launched a double homicide investigation, with detectives canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and evidence. The sheer violence of the attack was evident; investigators recovered more than 20 shell casings scattered on the street and sidewalk around the car. The crime sent a shockwave of grief through their families and the tight-knit community of airport workers, who were left to mourn the sudden and brutal loss of two of their own.

In the immediate aftermath, police sought the public's help in locating a vehicle of interest seen speeding away from the area right after the shooting. Witnesses described it as a newer model black Jeep Wrangler-style SUV with a black spare tire that had a silver rim on the back. Authorities believed at least two people were inside the Jeep at the time of the ambush. The investigation, assigned case number 16-39547, also explored a possible connection to another violent incident. Just two days prior, a drive-by shooting had occurred on the same block, injuring a man and a teenage girl. Detectives have considered whether Terrell and Marva were the intended targets, victims of mistaken identity, or tragically caught in the crossfire of a conflict that had nothing to do with them.

Years have passed since the murders, but the case has grown cold. No suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made, leaving the families of Terrell Nance and Marva Amrine without answers or justice. The motive behind the cold-blooded killing of two hardworking people remains unknown. Their loved ones are left with only memories of two friends who were robbed of their golden years and the chance to see their grandchildren grow.

The investigation into the deaths of Terrell Nance and Marva Amrine remains open and active. As of October 2026, the Kansas City Police Department continues to seek information from the public that could finally break the silence surrounding this case. A reward of up to $25,000 is available for any information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with knowledge about the shooting or the black Jeep Wrangler seen leaving the scene is urged to contact the KCPD Homicide Unit at 816-234-5043, the lead detective, Scott Mullen, at 816-234-5336, or the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).