On March 21, 2023, the bodies of 58-year-old female Kathy Marguerite Chatman McRoberts and her husband were discovered inside their home in Troy, Missouri. Officers from the Troy Police Department arrived at the residence on Eames Street after family members requested a wellness check, having been unable to reach the couple. Upon entering the manufactured home, investigators found Kathy and her husband, Donald McRoberts, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
Spent shell casings were located on the floor near the victims. Neighbors later reported hearing sounds resembling gunshots or fireworks on the afternoon of Monday, March 20, but the incident had not been reported to authorities at that time.
The investigation quickly turned toward the couple's 25-year-old grandson, Davionne McRoberts, who became the primary suspect. Evidence at the scene, including a piece of mail addressed to him, linked him to the residence. Further inquiries revealed that Davionne had been exhibiting erratic behavior leading up to the murders. Family members and police reports indicated that he had a history of mental health struggles, with claims that he heard voices and had made bizarre posts on social media under the persona 'Woozy the Goat,' where he referred to himself as God. Witnesses also reported seeing him walking out of a wooded area near a local health facility wearing only boxer shorts around the time of the killings.
Following a brief manhunt, Davionne McRoberts was located in St. Louis, approximately 55 miles southeast of the crime scene. He had voluntarily checked himself into the psychiatric ward at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, reportedly arriving covered in blood and seeking treatment. He was taken into custody by law enforcement at the hospital. During interactions with medical staff and police, he continued to make strange statements, including asking about officers' zodiac signs and claiming to be psychic.
Prosecutors in Lincoln County charged Davionne McRoberts with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action in connection with the deaths of his grandparents. He was held without bond. The tragedy deeply affected the local community, where Kathy and her husband were well-known for their service. Kathy was remembered as a vibrant spirit who served as a music minister and volunteered alongside her husband at the Calvary Chapel Food Pantry. She was described by friends and family as a 'light' who loved singing, dancing, and playing the harmonica, often using her unique 'Kathy-isms' to bring joy to those around her.
