Nov 12, 2026

Suspect jailed for murder of elderly Kansas victim

Posted Nov 12, 2026 3:30 PM
McGowan photo Wyandotte County
McGowan photo Wyandotte County

WYANDOTTE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a homicide in Wyandotte County have released the name of the victim identified as 78-year-old Ralph Heiden of Kansas City, Kansas.

Just before 8p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to report of a homicide in the area of Viewcrest Drive and Manorcrest Drive in Kansas City, Kansas, according to a media release.

Upon arrival, officers located Heiden inside his home. He was pronounced dead on scene. 

On Wednesday, police reported the arrest of 39-year-old Deron McGowan, n reference to this case. He is currently being held at the Wyandotte County Jail on a requested charge of murder.