Kirkpatrick Sentenced To Life With No Parole For The 1st Degree Murder Of Kailee Clapp

An 18 year old Bartley man is held on $1 million dollars bail in connection with the disappearance and believed death of a 14 year old girl.

Stathis Kirkpatrick is a person of interest in the disappearance of Kailee Clapp.

This is a picture allegedly of Stathis posted on a Facebook page titled,' he took a life, give him life'.

Kailee is believed to have been abducted from her McCook home a little after 7 Friday morning.

In an alley, no more than 100 yards from her back door, police discovered a large pool of blood.

What's believed to be Kailee's body was found in a cemetery near the Red Willow County village of Bartley late Friday night. Autopsy and forensic results are pending.

Kirkpatrick is scheduled to be arraigned in Red Willow County Court Thursday morning.

Law enforcement said additional criminal charges are pending.

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The identity of the person McCook Police have called a person of interest in a missing persons' case has been revealed.
Posted: 1:09 PM Jan 22, 2011

Mother in Shock After Body of Missing Teen Found - Stephanie Ruiz


The identity of the person McCook Police have called a person of interest in a missing persons' case has been revealed.

The McCook Police Department said 18-year-old Stathis Kirkpatrick of Bartley remains in custody because they believe he is connected to the disappearance of 14-year-old Kailee Clapp of McCook.

Police said Kirkpatrick's bail has been set at $1 million pending an arraignment in Red Willow County Court.

A Media Release from the Department said additional criminal charges are pending as determined by the investigation.

The Release stated that an autopsy of a person tentatively identified as Clapp was conducted in Omaha on Saturday but the results are pending.

McCook Police Department Chief Isaac Brown says Kirkpatrick was not enrolled in school and lived with his grandparents in the county since the summer of 2010.

Monday's information stems from an initial report on Friday, January 21st that claimed Clapp was missing from her home.

McCook police officers investigated the report through the day. That afternoon, they learned of information that Clapp was endangered.

Officers found the body of a person believed to be Clapp near Bartley late Friday night.

Kirkpatrick was named a person of interest and arrested late that afternoon.

The Release said "details of the investigation, circumstances of the arrest and photographs of Kirkpatrick are not available at this time as disclosure of the information would likely interfere with the ongoing investigation and the fact that there is no such information on record at this time."

Kirkpatrick is scheduled to be in court on Thursday.

The teen's mother, Nora Clapp, says she last saw her daughter about 9:30 p.m. Thursday as she was getting ready for bed. She says
she alerted police Friday morning when she realized her daughter
was missing.

"I knew she didn't run away. There was no reason for her to," Clapp said.

She called the police and gathered family and friends to search for Kailee.

"It was like we had our own mini task force right here in my house," Clapp said.

Kailee's mom said she wanted to be a photographer.

" I just went through her camera and she's got pictures of everything," Clapp said.

Friends and family are turning to Facebook to remember Kailee. They post pictures and memories, and some have even formed online groups.

Kailee's mother isn't surprised by all the support and memories from the community.

"She didn't single out certain people, she liked everybody," Clapp said.

Kailee was born and raised in McCook. Clapp said she always felt safe in the small town.

"We don't lock our doors. She walks to school, she walks home. That's why we live here and not a big city," Clapp said.

Charges have been filed against a young man in connection with the death of a McCook teenager.

Authorities received a report at 7:11 a.m. Friday that Kailee N. Clapp, 14, was missing from her home. The body of a person believed to be Clapp was located by police and Red Willow County Sheriff’s Office deputies near Bartley late Friday.

A person of interest, identified by the Bulletin as Stathis Kirkpatrick, 18, of Bartley, was taken into custody Friday night. Bail has been set at $1 million, according to a statement by the McCook police, but police said Monday they are not making the charge public at this time.

An autopsy on the apparent victim has been performed but the results are not available, the statement said.

A call to the Red Willow County Courthouse went unanswered and police declined to make additional comments.

The release said, “Additional criminal charges are pending as determined by the investigation.”

“Details of the investigation, circumstances of the arrest, and photographs of Stathis Kirkpatrick are not available at this time as disclosure of the information would likely interfere with the ongoing investigation and the fact that there is no such information on record at this time,” the statement said.

The arraignment is set for 11:30 a.m. Jan. 27, in Red Willow County Court.

Police did not initially believe Clapp was in danger upon first receiving the missing persons report, according to the statement.

As the day wore on, however, “information was developed that indicated the juvenile was endangered,” the statement said.

According to a text message circulated to help find Clapp, the last time she was seen alive was 3:30 a.m. Friday.

Authorities said an autopsy was performed in Omaha on a person tentatively identified as Clapp on Saturday. The results of the autopsy and other forensic tests are pending, according to the McCook police statement.

The McCook Police Department and Red Willow County Sheriff's Office continue to investigate.

The Nebraska State Patrol and federal officers are assisting with the investigation, according to the police statement.

A provocative status update was posted Thursday on Facebook by Kirkpatrick’s teenage girlfriend, whose name will not be printed at this time. The girl posted, “Mess with me or my man and I’ll (expletive) KILL you, fag,” at 6:18 p.m. Thursday, shortly before Clapp allegedly went missing from her home.
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Is this another mentally ill person that did this?

"I took a life now give me life." How sick!!!!

Another beautiful girl who's life has been taken from her family. My heart goes out to them.

The following is a media release from the McCook Police Department/Red Willow County Sheriff's Office:

January 24, 2011

The McCook Police Department received a report at approximately 7:11 AM on January 21, 2011 that Kailee N. Clapp, a 14 year old female resident of McCook was missing from her home. The initial report did not indicate that the juvenile was endangered.

McCook Police Officers investigated the report throughout January 21, 2011. During the late afternoon of January 21 information was developed that indicated the juvenile was endangered.

The body of a person believed to be Kailee N. Clapp was located by McCook Police Officers and Red Willow County Sheriff's Department Deputies near Bartley, NE on the late evening of January 21st. Positive identification of the deceased is pending.

Stathis Kirkpatrick was identified as a person of interest in the investigation on the late afternoon of January 21st. Kirkpatrick, eighteen year old male, was taken into custody late January 21 by McCook Officers and remains in custody at this time. Mr. Kirkpatrick is an unemployed resident of the Bartley, Nebraska area.

Bail has been set at $1,000,000 pending Mr. Kirkpatrick's arraignment in Red Willow County Court at 11:30 AM on January 27, 2011. Additional criminal charges are pending as determined by the investigation.

An autopsy of a person tentatively identified as Kailee Clapp was conducted in Omaha, Nebraska on January 22, 2011. Results of the autopsy and other forensic tests are pending.

Details of the investigation, circumstances of the arrest, and photographs of Stathis Kirkpatrick are not available at this time as disclosure of the information would likely interfere with the ongoing investigation and the fact that there is no such information on record at this time.

The McCook Police Department and Red Willow County Sheriff's Department are currently conducting the investigation jointly, due to the multiple locations of evidence and activity involved in the investigation. The Nebraska State Patrol and Federal Law enforcement personnel are continuing to participate in the ongoing investigation.

Additional information will be forthcoming as the investigation progresses and it becomes available. McCook Police Chief Isaac Brown has been designated as the contact person for media.

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Nancy Grace was pretty.damned.furious about that tonight and I had to agree with her; especially when their was a POOL OF BLOOD 100 feet (I believe) maybe yards..away from the home.

The home looked pretty run down to me. She was a very beautiful girl. Very pretty. Makes me wonder if she snuck out to meet this guy for whatever reasons, or she snuck out (probably not the first time) to go meet a guy or friends and walked by the cemetary and this hideous looking person grabbed her. I would love to see this dude's rap sheet. He is only 18 but I think he may have other charges that they got him on and now her death. You don't just arrest someone and don't say WHY and slap a million dollar bond on them.

Not another missing/dead teenager!! This is getting very scary - WHAT IS GOING ON IN THIS CRAZY WORLD?!?

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A provocative status update was posted Thursday on Facebook by Kirkpatrick’s teenage girlfriend, whose name will not be printed at this time. The girl posted, “Mess with me or my man and I’ll (expletive) KILL you, fag,” at 6:18 p.m. Thursday, shortly before Clapp allegedly went missing from her home.

This makes me think that this murder was done by both the guy & his girlfriend (out of revenge/jealousy)! She may have been lured out to the alley (by the guy), and then attacked by both he & his girlfriend. Very, very sad!!

Wrapitup wrote:Nancy Grace was pretty.damned.furious about that tonight and I had to agree with her; especially when their was a POOL OF BLOOD 100 feet (I believe) maybe yards..away from the home.

The home looked pretty run down to me. She was a very beautiful girl. Very pretty. Makes me wonder if she snuck out to meet this guy for whatever reasons, or she snuck out (probably not the first time) to go meet a guy or friends and walked by the cemetary and this hideous looking person grabbed her. I would love to see this dude's rap sheet. He is only 18 but I think he may have other charges that they got him on and now her death. You don't just arrest someone and don't say WHY and slap a million dollar bond on them.

I agree even her mother said he was a trouble maker that sure dose not automatically make him a killer but they came up with him way to fast perhaps they have some sort of evidence
Her mother also said she dose not belive that he was her boyfriend but than again not every 14 year old girl would tell her mom she has a boyfriend who is 18 !!
Who knows perhaps she snuck out to see him that night and something went wrong or he came and took her or perhaps someone else took her but a million dollar bond is very suspicious !
I don't get why people always think little girls like that are just runaways it's just such a waste of time and what about the blood ? Did they think she just cut her finger and ran off ??

RIP little girl

Why do people wait? Why wait till morning when they are missing that night? No one is safe anywhere anymore.
I just don't get the parents. If the dog was missing they would leave that night to find it.

Charm, I don't think the mom knew she was missing until she went to wake her for school. She had seen her the night before at 10:30 getting ready for bed.

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LE didn't take this girl being missing from her own bed seriously?????
What the hell is wrong with this picture? It's becoming common and it should not be!
I don't know if some of these places have either lazy LE or if they're dumb. What does it take for them to take a Mother seriously??? Evidentially NOT A POOL OF BLOOD!!!!!
OMG this is sooooo wrong!!!

I thought you had seen that on NG last night. Yep, it made me so mad I just turned the television off. You must have seen the last of NG.

That's what they were saying last night...LE all over the US is presuming these teens are runaways. Duh, see the pool of blood over yonder? Gee, what's wrong with this picture??

What is with all this dismemberment going on - starting with the Zahra Baker case, then the dancer in Las Vegas and mentioned in the Hailey Dunn case and now this.

artgal16 wrote:What is with all this dismemberment going on - starting with the Zahra Baker case, then the dancer in Las Vegas and mentioned in the Hailey Dunn case and now this.

I know. I was also thinking of the three people and their dog that ended up dismembered by the tree trimmer, prior to be stuffed into that tree.
I cannot imagine. Then there have been cases of limbs in suitcases washing up on shore, etc. It is beyond comprehension to me to cut a human being up, like cutting up an animal at a butcher shop. How would the average person even know where to cut.? I am sickened.

On the other hand, mutilated does not say dismembered.
It could have been some type of horror like having a breast removed, or stabbed over and over. Excuse me for being so graphic about the breasts, but it does happen. Sick you know whats. SICK>

I agree with all comments. These people are just sick, sick and sick.

I agree too! I can't stand the sight of blood, and even dealing with raw meat (to make a meal) is not my favorite thing to do. I would never make a hunter!!

[Wrapitup] Are you really that heartless? The house has nothing to do with this. I was her friend! Do you really think ALL teenagers sneek out!? I'm 19 and I never have snuck out, 98% of us here in McCook have cerfews. I know for a fact she did. I know what happened, she was NOT friends with this boy. He was stalking her, and threatening her (& fyi don't pull the whole "restraining order" cord with me. It is almost impossible to get one down here). I am so sick of you people blaming the family for this or saying this was her fault. she was not a bad teenager. She had a heart of gold, good grades, and amazing friend. She was loved by so many! To all of you others sending love, support and prayers our way. Thankyou so so much. It honestly does mean alot to all of us!

Dear McCook - Im so sorry you lost your friend. I dont know exactly what you are referring to in your post, but I do know that we here at the hearthland want justice for victims of murder and abuse. I also know that a restraining order can be difficult to get no matter how big the city and I, for one didnt know that this guy was stalking her. Was he in school at anytime
with Kailee - how did he know her?

I am referring to another person, who stated how the house was run down and pretty much saying she snuck out to see this guy ect. Yes, he was stalking her, they weren't in school together. But his girlfriend went to school with Kailee, and they were all mutual friends for a while (by friends I mean the whole heyy how are you ect) it wasn't like they hung out together or anything. But she was gorgeous, and he wanted her.

To: pissedoffinmccook.

You are exactly correct. I was completely wrong to assume that she snuck out. But you have to understand, we see so many young girls doing some really stupid things. Of course you are pissed off. You had the honor to know her. You have taught me a lesson with your post. And, I for that. And, trust me when I tell you that I completely agree with you about restraining orders. They are simply a piece of paper.

She was so darned pretty. Do you have any idea if he snuck in her home or how she came to leave the house after her mom saw her at 10:30PM??

I don't think there are enough words to express how awful I feel and I hope that you will find it in your heart to forgive me and we see more of you. I don't want your mission to join VH just so you can let me have it (which you did and I deserved it. Completely!) We have lovely members here and I hope you become a frequent one.

I know you have to be hurting right now. How could you not be??

We really aren't sure if he went in or what. I was NOT by any means trying to blow up or be rude, but I hope you understand what everyone is saying, to our faces over facebook over other sites. Blaming the parents ect. We had one girl say, and I quote "She obviously snuck out...and with an 18 year old? YAH! slut in training!" and I myself, don't even really know how I feel. Its so mixed at this point. Once again thankyou all for the concern prayers and love being sent!

Wrapitup wrote:To: pissedoffinmccook.

You are exactly correct. I was completely wrong to assume that she snuck out. But you have to understand, we see so many young girls doing some really stupid things. Of course you are pissed off. You had the honor to know her. You have taught me a lesson with your post. And, I for that. And, trust me when I tell you that I completely agree with you about restraining orders. They are simply a piece of paper.

She was so darned pretty. Do you have any idea if he snuck in her home or how she came to leave the house after her mom saw her at 10:30PM??

I don't think there are enough words to express how awful I feel and I hope that you will find it in your heart to forgive me and we see more of you. I don't want your mission to join VH just so you can let me have it (which you did and I deserved it. Completely!) We have lovely members here and I hope you become a frequent one.

I know you have to be hurting right now. How could you not be??

Does anyone know Stathis' family at all? Did he work?
Did he live near Kailee. We also saw something about a post by another girl who seemed to imply that Kailee was interested in Stathis - and for her to stay away from him. Was that investigated?

PO'dinmccook, Thanks for accepting my apology. I feel so badly for ASSuming anything like that. And, I had no idea about her FB or any such thing. Do you have the link? That is SO wrong to call her a slut? That is hurtful to a lovely girl who lost her life.

And LE Assumed she was a runaway. I think they really dropped the ball. So many girls are being murdered lately and LE in many states are deeming they ran away before their bodies are found.

Please keep us informed of any details. To die simply because this sicko wanted her is so upsetting to everyone. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you and others that knew her are going through.

Stathis lived in Bartley, which is about 15 minutes from where we live. He was originally from New Mexico, had issues there so his mom sent him here to live with her sister, and his gf posted that. It was investigated as far as I know.

artgal16 wrote:Does anyone know Stathis' family at all? Did he work?
Did he live near Kailee. We also saw something about a post by another girl who seemed to imply that Kailee was interested in Stathis - and for her to stay away from him. Was that investigated?

Ok thank you - we are all following this case closely and hope that the investigators will keep updating their findings. We want justice for Kailee

To all at VH: I made a huge mistake by Assuming and I have learned a valuable lesson. I hope no one thinks any less of me. I have PM'd PO'd and again asked for her forgiveness and told her we are here for her and we will do what we can to help find Justice for Kailee. Paraphrasing here.

Pissedoff--welcome, and I truly wish it were not under these circumstances.
Thank you for having the bravery to call one of us out by posting. Many would just read on. Our hearts are breaking with yours. Please be strong for your friend and her family. Also her other friends.

Wrap, I know that I have also assumed many times - we all learn. I don't think any less of you - you are doing a great job with this site. Keep up the great work!!

PO'd, thank you for your posts & welcome to VH! I'm sorry you were offended by something you read here, and on FB. I am sure this is a very upsetting time for you & her family. Please accept my sincere sympathies, and I am praying for justice for Kailee!!

McCook - what information if any do they have on Stathis? Do they know if he has a criminal record for instance? Has his mother or any family members made any statements regarding all this?

I will have to do some looking however, I will get the link for you.

Wrapitup wrote:PO'dinmccook, Thanks for accepting my apology. I feel so badly for ASSuming anything like that. And, I had no idea about her FB or any such thing. Do you have the link? That is SO wrong to call her a slut? That is hurtful to a lovely girl who lost her life.

And LE Assumed she was a runaway. I think they really dropped the ball. So many girls are being murdered lately and LE in many states are deeming they ran away before their bodies are found.

Please keep us informed of any details. To die simply because this sicko wanted her is so upsetting to everyone. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you and others that knew her are going through.

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here is the link that has people even more upset, please be prepared he is a huge waste....

Wrapitup wrote:PO'dinmccook, Thanks for accepting my apology. I feel so badly for ASSuming anything like that. And, I had no idea about her FB or any such thing. Do you have the link? That is SO wrong to call her a slut? That is hurtful to a lovely girl who lost her life.

And LE Assumed she was a runaway. I think they really dropped the ball. So many girls are being murdered lately and LE in many states are deeming they ran away before their bodies are found.

Please keep us informed of any details. To die simply because this sicko wanted her is so upsetting to everyone. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you and others that knew her are going through.

I'm not exactly sure, those of you who are following the news know the police are not releasing much information. However, funeral and court are tomorrow. So I will keep everybody updated! once again all for the support you are sending. Like I said before. Its a small town, these things aren't supposed to happen here, we were sadly mistaken though. Our town and many surrounding are heartbroken to see such a young girls life taken. If you guys have any questions, please ask. Kailee's story NEEDS to be put out there. I will do my best to answer anything!

artgal16 wrote:McCook - what information if any do they have on Stathis? Do they know if he has a criminal record for instance? Has his mother or any family members made any statements regarding all this?

I cannot believe the owner of that site allows members to talk like that. I couldn't read all - it was just so disrespectful to Kailee.

I did note this and am bringing it here. PO'd. Do you know this girl and has LE talked to you?

Mia lopez said:
I am so sorry about your loss. He was my ex. And with good reason.That girl is not a slut he is just a terrible person. She is just a sweet girl victimized by a very scary boy....

I saw that too! I do not know this "Mia Lopez" and no, I have not talked to LE, but I'm thinking this "Mia" has information they should have!

Wrapitup wrote:I cannot believe the owner of that site allows members to talk like that. I couldn't read all - it was just so disrespectful to Kailee.

I did note this and am bringing it here. PO'd. Do you know this girl and has LE talked to you?

Mia lopez said:
I am so sorry about your loss. He was my ex. And with good reason.That girl is not a slut he is just a terrible person. She is just a sweet girl victimized by a very scary boy....

McCook,
I am so sorry for your loss! I can't imagine what you are going thru' being that you are Kailee's friend. My heart goes out to her Mom and family and all friends of her's too.
What happened to Kailee is horrible and whoever did that to her is a monster and should at the very least never see the light of day again. If this Stathis is the one who did this hideous crime he's one sick person that's for sure.
I read the comments at the link that you provided and those should have NEVER been allowed online. I'll never understand how people can be so mean, no wonder you are upset at them, I would be too.
It doesn't sound like LE took this seriously when Kailee's Mom called them to report her missing. That got me mad when I read that and I'm still mad.

I also forgot to ask about that Mia Lee who posted, she's someone who LE needs to talk to. Seriously, if LE has not spoken with her, I wouldn't just assume they read the comments at that site, someone needs to make LE aware of that person. LE didn't want to listen to Kailee's Mom, I sure wouldn't assume they read the comment section of the newspaper.

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here is the link that has people even more upset, please be prepared he is a huge waste....

Thanks for posting that link! After reading some of those comments, I can see why you are upset!! I wonder if "Indiana Jones" is a friend of the suspect?

PO'd,

I am so sorry for the loss of your friend Kailee. I am sorry that this horrific crime happened to her. There is no sense for things to happen to anyone. It must be very hard for you and for Kailee's family to deal with this.
I hope and pray for justice for Kailee.

Thank you for offering to keep us informed of what is going on. Welcome to VH.

I am thinking about mentioning her name to them..She must know something that is incriminating!

raine1953 wrote:I also forgot to ask about that Mia Lee who posted, she's someone who LE needs to talk to. Seriously, if LE has not spoken with her, I wouldn't just assume they read the comments at that site, someone needs to make LE aware of that person. LE didn't want to listen to Kailee's Mom, I sure wouldn't assume they read the comment section of the newspaper.

pissedoffinmccook wrote:I am thinking about mentioning her name to them..She must know something that is incriminating!

raine1953 wrote:I also forgot to ask about that Mia Lee who posted, she's someone who LE needs to talk to. Seriously, if LE has not spoken with her, I wouldn't just assume they read the comments at that site, someone needs to make LE aware of that person. LE didn't want to listen to Kailee's Mom, I sure wouldn't assume they read the comment section of the newspaper.

I'm glad to hear that, I'm not trying to tell you what to do at all but maybe copy what she wrote and the link to where you found it. By the way, that Indiana Jones person is horrible, please don't listen to them, heck I'd take that one in to LE too. Really, an former gf's statement about his character to LE could really help them. Good for you!

I think you should let the LE know this information also. raine is right. Any information could help them out.

I read a few of the post on the link that you provided. People are mean and disgusting.

This morning I had time to catch up on this thread. I think it has all been said. I want to welcome pissedoffinmccook to VH. Updates would be welcome.

I am also sorry for your loss mccook I can't believe what those people wrote on that page and i could not read it all it just pisses me off and it's disgusting heartless and respectless yet for some sad reason there will always be people who don't care about the feelings of others .
Stay strong for Kailee she will get justice !

Today, we had the memorial service, I anxiously got ready...I wasn't prepared. None of us were. The service was beautiful, easily a few thousand people.They played the song Pray by Justin Bieber, If I die young and a few others. Court was at 11:30 am, an hour after the service started. I missed the court hearing, however, it was on our local radio station by 12:30. Stathis Kirkpatrick is charged with four counts. Premeditated Murder (1st degree, facing life, possibly death) Intentionally use of knife (2nd degree, 50 years.) Destruction(burning) of evidence (4th degree, 5 years. $10,000 fine) Abandoning the body (4th degree, 5 years. $10,000 fine). Stathis was taking in by 9 of our local police officers, chains and bullet proof vest (Lord knows he needed it!). When they read him the final words, he was emoitionless. It was a great turn out, but its not over yet. Please keep sending prayers and love to the small town of McCook Nebraska. Our next hearing (peliminary) is Feb. 11th. I will keep you all updated. :thanks: