Tuesday 27th January 2026

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A 34-year-old Smithton man, accused of killing his wife in September, has his case continued.

On September 16, 2020, Michael Brown allegedly ran over his wife with a vehicle in front of his children.

Brown was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to Class A Felonies for Murder in the First Degree and Assault in the First Degree; two counts of a Class D Felony for Endangering the Welfare of a Child; a Class D Felony for Leaving the Scene of an accident Resulting in Death; a Class E Felony for Resisting/Interfering with an Arrest for a Felony; and an Unclassified Felony for Armed Criminal Action. Brown continues to be held without bond.

Brown’s next court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m., Monday, April 5 at Pettis County Circuit Court.