Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode: Missouri Man Shoots Neighbor 13 Times, Claims He Hit Him First | Crime Alert 6AM 01.16.26
Date: January 16, 2026
Host: Nancy Grace (CrimeOnline/iHeartPodcasts)
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Overview

This episode delivers a hard-hitting update on three shocking crime cases:

1. A Missouri man is accused of fatally shooting his neighbor 13 times in a long-standing dispute.
2. A Tennessee church deacon is arrested for secretly filming a teenage babysitter.
3. A U.S. Bureau of Land Management officer is charged with murder after a fatal bar fight in Wyoming.

Nancy Grace and her reporting team dissect the disturbing details, underlying motives, witness accounts, and legal proceedings of these cases. The tone is urgent, fact-driven, and leaves listeners with searing questions about justice and community safety.

1. Missouri Neighbor Shooting: Harassment Escalates to Murder

[00:10-03:00]

Key Details

• Suspect: Jeffrey King, 42
• Victim: Chris Wells, 41
• Incident: King shot Wells 13 times outside their homes after years of alleged harassment
• King’s Statement: “He attacked me, punched me in the face and I shot him dead.”
  • (00:45, King to police)
• Witnesses: Two juveniles watched from a car; stated King stood over Wells and shot him in the back as he lay face down (01:00)
• Wife’s Account: Wells’ wife confirmed King’s history of harassing neighbors began before they moved in (2023); complaints had been filed with HOA and police (01:20)
• Immediate Context:
  • Escalation started when King threw a blanket onto the Wells' yard
  • Wells' wife called him home; Wells confronted King, a fight broke out, and King opened fire (01:35-01:55)

Notable Quotes

• Courtney Brown (Neighbor):
  • “I’m sickened. I was just intently focused on him, looking at him and just trying to think how someone could be so vain.” (02:20)
  • “He [Wells] didn’t deserve to be the one to get gunned down like that. I just hope that justice is served and he gets what he deserves.” (02:28)

Legal Update

• King pleads not guilty to murder and armed criminal action
• Held on $5 million bond; next hearing set for Tuesday (02:55)

2. Tennessee Deacon Charged With Secretly Filming Babysitter

[03:01-05:00]

Key Details

• Suspect: Christopher Thomas Collins, 42, deacon at Abba’s House in Hickson
• Victim: 15-year-old family acquaintance/babysitter
• Allegations:
  • Collins’ wife found videos/photos of the teen changing, showering, and using the toilet, recorded secretly with hidden cameras in their home (03:30)
  • Discovery occurred when Collins’ wife checked his phone during a medical procedure, suspecting infidelity (03:40)
  • Collins claimed cameras were "to look for rats," then said he hid files to avoid jealousy (04:10-04:20)
  • Nine explicit videos located, all from the previous year; videos were surreptitious and violated the victim’s expectation of privacy (04:35)

Notable Quotes

• Church Statement:
  • “We immediately reported it to the police and they are handling the situation. We are caring for his wife and kids during this tragic time.” (05:00)
• Police Report:
  • “She [Collins’ wife] confronted Collins about the cameras, and he told her he had installed the cameras to look for rats…” (04:10)

Legal Update

• Collins arrested and removed as deacon
• Held on $450,000 bond (04:55)

3. Wyoming Bar Brawl: Federal Officer Charged With Murder

[05:01-07:00]

Key Details

• Suspect: Richard "Deke" Dollard, U.S. Bureau of Land Management officer
• Victim: Evan Denivan
• Incident: Bar fight at Maverick Restaurant Lounge, Lander, Wyoming, January 9th
• Sequence of Events:
  • Jesse Dollard (nephew) points to Denivan, prompting Dollard and his relatives to attack (05:30)
  • Justin Dollard (brother) claimed Denivan started the fight
  • Surveillance shows Richard Dollard applying a rear naked chokehold for 30 seconds; Denivan goes limp and dies; Justin Dollard kicks him after he's down (06:00)
• Aftermath: Callers report Denivan not breathing, witnesses attempt resuscitation unsuccessfully (06:40)

Notable Quotes

• Jesse Dollard:
  • “My father Justin Dollard gets hot headed and went after it and that Richard Dollard broke up the fight because he is trained in de escalation.” (05:58)
• Report on Video Evidence:
  • “The surveillance video showed around eight to 10 people fighting when Richard Dollard’s version of de escalation—putting Denavan in a rear naked chokehold—began.” (06:20)

Legal Update

• Richard Dollard charged with second-degree murder
• Justin and Jesse Dollard charged as accessories
• Names and charges confirmed via Cowboy State Daily (05:50)

Memorable Moments

• Community Impact: The neighbor murder draws courtroom crowds, with neighbors expressing fear and anger at the senseless loss (02:05-02:45)
• Crucial Evidence: Juvenile witnesses’ clear observation of the shooting, and wife’s documentation of ongoing harassment, highlight the deep-seated nature and escalation of the conflict (01:05-01:25)
• Surveillance as Key Evidence: In the Wyoming case, video evidence undoes suspects’ claims of self-defense and de-escalation (06:10-06:40)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Missouri Neighbor Shooting: 00:10–03:00
• Tennessee Deacon Hidden Camera Arrest: 03:01–05:00
• Wyoming Bar Brawl Murder: 05:01–07:00
• Community & Legal Reactions: 02:15–02:55; 04:45–05:00; 06:40–07:00

Takeaways

• Long-running neighbor tensions, if ignored or dismissed, can erupt into lethal violence.
• Hidden technology and breaches of trust amplify the threat of exploitation in supposed safe spaces.
• Physical altercations, even among trained professionals, can quickly turn deadly—contradicting self-justifying narratives.

The episode underscores the critical importance of vigilant law enforcement, community awareness, and the enduring quest for justice in the wake of heinous crimes.