Franklin Wayne “Punkie” Harrod Jr.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Murder
Decade-Old Murder Case Ends in Life Sentence
The Doe Network: Case File 4321DMKS
Charley Project: Franklin Wayne Harrod Jr.
NamUs: MP#7302 Franklin Harros, Jr.
‘Bodyless’ Murders Challenge Courts (at the end of the article)
State of Kansas v Jerry W. Trussell 2009
Movies/Documentaries
Fatal Vows: Not in Kansas Anymore
Defendants
Kelly Michelle Bishop Harrod – pled guilty, sentenced to 32 months in prison
Tamara Ruth Trussell – pled guilty, sentenced to 136 months in prison
Jerry Wayne Trussell – convicted, sentenced to life in prison plus 12 years
INMATE INFORMATION
BISHOP, KELLY MICHELLE, (KDOC # 0086533)
Name(s)
Name Type Name
Conviction BISHOP, KELLY MICHELLE
True OSBURN, KELLY MICHELLE
Alias BISHOP, KELLY MICHEL
Birthdate(s)
Birthdate Type Birthdate Age
True Apr 28, 1976 37
Demographics
Eye Color Hair Color Height Weight Gender Race
Brown Brown 5′-4″ 139 Female White
Current Status reported by Dept. of Corrections
Current Status Discharged Date
Discharged Feb 19, 2011
Conviction(s)
County Case Number (I) Offense Date Sentencing Date ACS Criminal Conviction Description Counts Crime Severity Level Case Status (II)
Butler 05CR547 Jul 28, 1997 Jun 05, 2006 Solicited Solicitation to Murder 1st Degree 1 Non Drug-Grid Severity Level 5 Inactive
INMATE INFORMATION
Name(s)
Name Type Name
Conviction TRUSSELL, JERRY W
True TRUSSELL, JERRY WAYNE
Birthdate(s)
Birthdate Type Birthdate Age
True Nov 19, 1962 51
Demographics
Eye Color Hazel
Hair Color Brown
Height 5′-8″
Weight 198
Gender Male
Race White
Current Status reported by Dept. of Corrections
Earliest Possible Release Date (1)
Current Status Incarcerated
Admission Date Aug 27, 2007
Current Location (2) Hutchinson CF-Central
Custody Level High Medium
Conviction(s)
County Case Number (I) Offense Date Sentencing Date ACS Criminal Conviction Description Counts Crime Severity Level Case Status (II)
Butler 05CR311 Jul 29, 1997 Aug 07, 2007 N/A Aid,Abet,Advise,Counsel,Procure Or Hire-Murder in the First Degree 1 Off Grid Active
Butler 05CR311 Jul 29, 1997 Aug 07, 2007 Conspired Conspiracy to Murder 1st Degree 1 Non Drug-Grid Severity Level 2 Active
INMATE INFORMATION
Name(s)
Name Type Name
Conviction TRUSSELL, TAMARA RUTH
True CROWE, TAMARA RUTH
Alias CROWE, TAMARA R
Alias TRUSSELL, TAMMY
Alias TRUSSELL, TAMMY RUTH
Birthdate(s)
Birthdate Type Birthdate Age
True Feb 26, 1967 46
Demographics
Eye Color Hair Color Height Weight Gender Race
Green Brown 5′-7″ 158 Female White
Current Status reported by Dept. of Corrections
Earliest Possible Release Date (1) Current Status Admission Date Current Location (2) Custody Level
Mar 14, 2015 Incarcerated Apr 06, 2006 Topeka CF-Central Minimum
(1) This date could be affected by a parole board decision or good time and/or program credit.
Conviction(s)
County Case Number (I) Offense Date Sentencing Date ACS Criminal Conviction Description Counts Crime Severity Level Case Status (II)
Butler 05CR312 Jul 28, 1997 Mar 03, 2006 Conspired Conspiracy to Murder 1st Degree 1 Non Drug-Grid Severity Level 2 Active
Butler 05CR312 Jul 28, 1997 Mar 03, 2006 N/A Voluntary Manslaughter 1 Non Drug-Grid Severity Level 3 Active
