Angela Diane Leis, a 31-year-old Caucasian female, tragically lost her life on August 23, 2015, in Independence, Kansas. Her death was the result of a shooting incident that shook the local community. Angela, who was born on January 22, 1984, in Minneola, Kansas, was a resident of Independence at the time of her passing. She was a mother and an employee at the local Walmart, having previously worked at Amazon and Sonic.
The investigation into her untimely death led to the arrest of four
individuals. Three men from Independence were formally charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. The suspects were identified as Sylvester Jones, Cameron Lee Johnson, and Brandon N. Peyton. The charges against them also included kidnapping and aggravated assault. A fourth individual, Tyler Slaton, faced a charge of obstruction of the legal process.
Further details emerged about the criminal histories of two of the suspects. Sylvester Jones had a prior conviction for voluntary manslaughter from 2003. Cameron Lee Johnson had previously served time in state prison for robbery and a drug felony. Following the charges, a significant bond was set for the primary suspects, with Sylvester Jones's bond at $2.5 million and the bonds for Cameron Lee Johnson and Brandon N. Peyton set at $2 million each.
