The person accused of killing a College of Kansas pupil in a hit-and-run whereas she was jogging has a felony historical past, in line with courtroom paperwork.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Workplace wrote in a information launch that 20-year-old Elsa McGrain was going for a jog on Thursday in Lawrence, Kansas, when somebody driving a white pickup truck hit her and fled the world.
The suspect was later recognized as William Ray Klingler, 36, the sheriff’s workplace informed Fox Information Digital.
McGrain was hit at round 6 p.m. close to Lawrence Regional Airport, however her physique wasn’t found till 3:35 a.m. when a passerby referred to as 911, and was pronounced lifeless shortly after.
Klingler was arrested days later after police solicited ideas from the general public.
The sheriff’s workplace stated McGrain was learning pre-medicine and was anticipated to graduate in 2026.
Courtroom information reviewed by Fox Information Digital present Klingler has racked up no less than two DUIs, making an attempt to disable his automobile’s ignition interlock and tampering with ankle screens.
The interlock is a breathalyzer that sure drivers should use earlier than beginning the automobile.
As a juvenile in 2003, Klingler was charged with a number of crimes, together with housebreaking, felony injury to property and theft. He was positioned underneath intensive supervision probation for these alleged crimes.
“Our hearts exit to Elsa’s household and associates on this extremely tragic state of affairs,” the sheriff’s workplace wrote.
McGrain was a member of the College of Kansas Chi Omega sorority, which posted a tribute to their Instagram.
“Elsa was the sort of particular person everybody wished to be: real, form, and full of sunshine. She seen the quiet one within the room, checked in on you whether or not issues have been good or dangerous, and was the loyal pal all of us attempt to be. She had a present for making everybody round her really feel valued and cherished,” the Chi Omega chapter wrote.
The sorority stated McGrain served on the sorority’s govt board as home supervisor, “the place she led with grace, compassion, and a servant’s coronary heart.”
“Our hearts exit to Elsa’s associates, household, and all those that have been touched by her mild. Her religion, kindness, and sisterhood will endlessly stay in our hearts,” the sorority wrote.
Klingler hasn’t but been charged however was booked into jail on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter.
