DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office identifies Weatherby fire victims

DEKALB COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has released the identities of the three people found dead following a structure fire in Weatherby last week.

The fire occurred Thursday, Nov. 20, at 190 N. North St., Lot 1. When responders entered the structure, they discovered three victims inside.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said 36-year-old Mary Catherine Justus, 26-year-old Chriistopher Malaki Evans and an eight-year-old child were found dead in the home, according to a news release.

The Jackson County Medical Examiner carried out autopsies on all three victims on Friday, Nov. 21. The official cause of death is not finalized.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said no other information can be released at this time, as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information regarding the investigation is encouraged to contact Captain Michael Marvin at the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office at 816-449-5802.

A fund is set up at Independent Farmers Bank in Maysville, Missouri, to help with service-related expenses.