Scott City teenager now faces first-degree murder

Southeast Missourian

BENTON, Mo. -- Prosecutors revised a charge against a Scott City, Mo., teen accused in the stabbing death of his stepfather from second-degree to first-degree murder on Monday.

John Mayabb was stabbed numerous times at his home in Scott City. Police arrested his stepson, Christopher Jones, 18, not long afterward about five blocks from the house.

Scott County Sheriff Bill Ferrell said additional evidence uncovered during an investigation of the July 10 crime indicated premeditation, one of the requirements for a first-degree murder charge. He declined to say what the evidence was.

Jones remains in custody without bond.