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Decade-Old Murder Trial Heats Up | Joplin News

A decade-old murder case is set to explode in court as James Larson faces first-degree murder charges for the brutal 2014 killing of 20-year-old Dustin Carver. Accused of stabbing, dismembering, and burning his victim—last seen at Larson’s property—the case went cold until bone fragments were found in a burn pit. Now, Larson’s estranged wife Penny and accomplice Bradley Majors, both already guilty of accessory charges, will testify they witnessed the attack after a confrontation sparked by a false accusation. With Larson’s violent history—including assault and domestic abuse charges—and DNA…

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