In the early morning hours of June 4, 2016, a burst of gunfire shattered the quiet near 38th Street and Park Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. Responding to a ShotSpotter alert at approximately 3:52 a.m., police discovered a silver Fiat with its doors open. Inside, they found the bodies of 64-year-old Terrell K. Nance and 53-year-old Marva L. Amrine, both of whom had been fatally shot at close range. More than 20 shell casings were recovered at the scene of the double homicide.
Terrell, a recently retired bus driver for the Kansas City Aviation Department who was still working for another company, and Marva, who also worked as a bus driver for the Aviation Department, were described by co-workers as phenomenal and well-loved individuals. They often rode to work together, and their sudden deaths sent a shockwave of grief through their community of colleagues, friends, and family. Marva was remembered for a laugh that was so infectious it made others laugh along with her, while Terrell was known as 'the biggest joker.'
Investigators believe the shooting may have been a drive-by incident, making it difficult to identify those responsible. In the immediate aftermath, police announced they were searching for a newer model black Jeep Wrangler-type vehicle with a black spare tire and a silver rim on the back, which was believed to have had at least two people inside. Despite this lead, the investigation has faced significant challenges.
To date, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murders of Terrell K. Nance and Marva L. Amrine. The case remains an open and unsolved homicide. The Kansas City Police Department has continued to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation, urging anyone with knowledge of the crime to contact their Homicide Unit or the TIPS Hotline.
