Annette M. Durham

Deadly force

Missouri state corrections officer Marvin Rice reportedly murdered his ex-wife, Annette Durham, and her boyfriend Steven W. Strotkamp. According to court documents, Rice confronted Durham and Strokamp at Strotkamp's home in rural Dent County, and shot them multiple times. Rice fled the scene and was chased by police. The chase culminated in a shootout at a hotel; no one was injured. Rice was charged with first degree murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty. Rice's trial was set for February 2016, but a mistrial was declared due to low juror turnout. Proceedings were set to move to St. Charles County. No date was given.