On a cold December morning in 2018, the community of Calverton Park, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, was jolted by a grim discovery. On December 10th, police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Barto Drive and New Florissant Road to investigate a Honda Accord that was parked illegally. Inside the vehicle, they found the body of 41-year-old DeAndre Lee Moore Jr. He had been fatally shot.
The tragic event marked the unexpected and violent end to the life of a man remembered by loved ones as a quiet, well-mannered individual with a beautiful smile.
The investigation into the death of DeAndre Moore Jr. was swiftly initiated, with the Calverton Park Police Department requesting the assistance of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis. As investigators delved into the circumstances surrounding the homicide, their efforts led them to a suspect. Jeffrey Tod, who was 53 years old at the time, was identified and subsequently arrested in connection with Moore's death. The investigation revealed a darker narrative, as Tod was also implicated in another homicide, painting a picture of a more extensive criminal history.
Following his arrest, Jeffrey Tod faced serious charges for his alleged role in the death of DeAndre Moore Jr. He was formally charged with Murder in the Second Degree and Armed Criminal Action. A no-bond warrant was issued for his arrest, ensuring he would remain in custody as the legal process moved forward. The charges brought a measure of progress for a grieving family and community, beginning the long road toward potential justice for a life cut short.
