Ex-plumber charged in teen's kidnap, murder

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A former plumber imprisoned for murdering an elderly woman was indicted Wednesday in the kidnapping and killing of a 16-year-old girl.

A grand jury indicted Wesley Ira Purkey, 49, with a single count of interstate kidnapping resulting in death. U.S. Attorney's Office spokesman Chris Whitley said it's considered a murder investigation.

Authorities said 16-year-old Jennifer Long of Kansas City attended her first two classes on Jan. 22, 1998, at East High School, where she was a sophomore.

Federal authorities say Purkey kidnapped Long that day and brought her to Lansing, Kan., to rape her. The indictment alleges that Long died as a result of Purkey's actions.