Cortez Richard Marmon, a 29-year-old male, tragically lost his life on November 12, 2020, in St. Louis County, Missouri. The incident that led to his death occurred around 10 a.m. in the 10500 block of Duke Drive in Castle Point. When St. Louis County police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Marmon suffering from a gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
Following the shooting, an investigation was launched,
which led to the arrest of Leslie Lomax, who was identified as Marmon's girlfriend. Lomax, 36 years old at the time, was subsequently charged with voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action. According to the probable cause statement, the shooting took place during a physical altercation inside a car. Lomax alleged that Marmon had headbutted her, and in response, she struck him with a firearm. She further claimed to police that Marmon then threatened her, which led to her shooting him. However, the police report noted that Lomax did not appear to have any visible injuries.
In a significant development in the case, the charges against Leslie Lomax were later dismissed by prosecutors. As of a report updated in March 2024, the charges of voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action against her had been dropped. The reasons for the dismissal of the charges have not been detailed in the provided information. The case, which once seemed to have a resolution, now leaves lingering questions surrounding the final moments of Cortez Richard Marmon's life.
