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Man Charged in Johnson County Murder

Aaron Peck -- Photo Johnson County Sheriff's Department
Aaron Jay Barnes Peck — Photo Johnson County Sheriff’s Department

A 24-year old Overland Park resident, Aaron Jay Barnes Peck, has been charged with 1st degree murder and child abuse in a Johnson County case.

According to news reports in Kansas City, Peck is charged in the death of a seven-month old baby, Annaleece McHenry-Widmer, on July 7.   According to the criminal complaint, the girl was injured on July 6 at Peck’s apartment that he shared with the girl’s mother in Shawnee, and died the next day from her injuries.

Bond for Peck has been set at one million dollars.  His next court appearance is scheduled on July 23.

Peck is a former Junction City resident.

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