Three Arrested in 1999 Cold Case Murder of Teen in Cassville, Missouri
Three people have been arrested in connection with the 1999 cold case murder of 14-year-old Justin Hocutt in Cassville, Missouri. Hocutt was found dead on train tracks near his home. The suspects, Mark Wesley Scott, David Ray Scott, and Bobby…
St. Louis, MO, July 24, 2026 —
Cassville, Missouri – Authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with the 1999 cold case murder of 14-year-old Justin Hocutt. The arrests were made in connection with the death of the teen, who was discovered deceased on train tracks near his home in Cassville.
The suspects have been identified as Mark Wesley Scott, David Ray Scott, and Bobby Ray Scott. All three individuals are facing charges of first-degree murder.
The investigation into Justin Hocutt’s death has spanned over two decades since he was found in 1999. Further details regarding the circumstances of the discovery and the timeline of events leading up to the arrests were not immediately available.
The Cassville Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies, were involved in the investigation. The case remained open as a cold case until the recent arrests.
Additional information regarding the motive, the relationship between the suspects and the victim, and the specific evidence leading to the charges is expected to be released as the legal proceedings advance.
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