ST. LOUIS — Charges have been filed in connection to the death of a 41-year-old man found badly injured inside a north St. Louis home.
Jeraun Spiva's parents got a call Sunday that most parents dread. They found out their 41-year-old son was hurt. Spiva's mother and father went to their son's home where they found him there, bleeding from a head wound.
They took their son from his home in the 4200 block of Fair Avenue— in St. Louis' O'Fallon neighborhood— to a hospital, where he was rushed to surgery.
Doctors on Monday told Spiva's mother that her son wasn't expected to survive. That's when she called the police.
Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department have been investigating the case since.
Spiva died Tuesday morning and 40-year-old Jeffery Santee was arrested in connection to his death, a written release from an SLMPD spokesperson said
On Wednesday, the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office charged Santee with second-degree murder charges. He was denied bond.
"Anyone with information is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371," the release said. "Anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477)."
Resources for crime victims:
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis has multiple programs to support victims of crime. Crime Victim Center’s programs range from direct services to crime victims as well as “creating awareness and change within the systems they encounter.”
Life Outside of Violence "helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence."
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has the Neighborhood Healing Network, which serves people who have experienced crime, violence or been the victim of an incident that caused trauma.
