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: Cassidy Rainwater was reported missing in July 2021 after she was last seen at the home of James Phelps in Lebanon, Missouri.

: Due to significant pretrial publicity, the trial for James Phelps was moved to Jasper County. Key Evidence and Prosecution Statements prosecutor_says_james_phelps_and_timothy_norton...

Charged with 1st Degree Murder; trial moved to Jasper County : Cassidy Rainwater was reported missing in July

: While some evidence was circumstantial (such as the "stripped" appearance of the home), the prosecution heavily relied on Norton's detailed confessions and the physical remains found on the property. Summary Table: Key Figures and Legal Outcomes Legal Status/Sentence Cassidy Rainwater Deceased (July 2021) Timothy Norton Accomplice Life in prison without parole James Phelps Primary Suspect prosecutor_says_james_phelps_and_timothy_norton...