On October 13, 2018, the body of 59-year-old Charles Hayes Jr., known affectionately to friends and family as 'Magilla,' was discovered in Columbia, Missouri. Officers from the Columbia Police Department responded to the scene on Rice Road, a location situated in the northern part of the city, after receiving reports regarding a deceased individual.
Upon arrival, investigators secured the area and began the process of collecting evidence to piece together the events leading to his death.
Detectives subsequently launched a homicide investigation into the incident, treating the death as a criminal matter. Authorities appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information about Hayes’s final movements or potential witnesses to come forward. Despite the initial investigative efforts by law enforcement to identify leads, no immediate arrests were announced following the discovery of his body. The case became part of the local police department’s efforts to address violent crimes in the community, leaving family and friends to mourn the loss of a man described as outgoing and helpful to others.
As of the available records, no suspects have been publicly identified or charged in connection with the killing of Charles Hayes Jr. The investigation remains a matter of record for the Columbia Police Department, with the circumstances surrounding that October day on Rice Road still seeking a resolution.
