Stabbing suspect continues to elude authorities

Brent Scott

Brent Scott of rural Drexel says the stranger approached him and asked if he'd seen anything- typical chatter when hunters converge during deer season. Then, without provocation, the stranger tackled Scott and stabbed him with a knife. Scott then coughed up blood and called 911.

By then, the stranger was gone. It was the morning of November 23rd and suddenly time is of the essence. Drexel Fire Department first responders work their way to the scene while a medical helicopter is summoned. Cass County Sheriff's deputies arrive and quickly assess the crime scene but find no signs of the suspect who apparently quickly fled the area.

Meanwhile, Brent Scott is flown to a Kansas City area hospital for treatment for serious injuries as a result of the stab wound.

While he is now home and recovering, Scott says there a lingering worry that the stranger, described as about 30 years old, 250 lbs, shaggy hair, around 5' 9" tall, may still be in the area. His children have expressed a lot of concern for their safety. Scott said "The things that promote you to move out here is to get away from things like this. And to have it hit so close to home, it's scary. But I don't think it's anything we want to give up".

Suspect wanted in Nov. 23rd
stabbing near Drexel

Using a computer aided composite system, authorities have released the sketch that Brent Scott says is a very accurate depiction of the suspect- "That's him," Scott told a channel 9 reporter in a recent interview.


The suspect is still at large and the Cass County Sheriff's department is actively looking for him. Anyone with info is urged to call the sheriff's department 816-380-5200.