In the late summer of 2014, a quiet community in Fulton, Missouri, was shaken by the tragic death of a young boy. Dayne William Hathman, a 6-year-old male, was found deceased on August 28, 2014. The cause of his death was a gunshot wound. The initial report of a missing child quickly evolved into a homicide investigation, sending ripples of concern through the local area.
The investigation soon focused on Scottie A.
Willet, who was not only a friend of the family but also served as the live-in babysitter for Dayne. Authorities discovered Dayne's body concealed in a closet within his own home, a place where he should have been safest. Following the discovery, Willet fled the scene, taking Dayne's mother's car in the process. His attempt to escape was short-lived, as law enforcement apprehended him later in Sedalia.
In the subsequent legal proceedings, Scottie A. Willet was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. The evidence against him was substantial, leading him to plead guilty to the charges. In June 2016, a Callaway County court sentenced Willet to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Dayne Hathman, ensuring he would be held accountable for his actions.
