Karen Arnold
The family of a woman who was murdered more than two years ago in Meacham Park is grateful to Kirkwood detectives for continuing to pursue the case, which led to the recent arrests of two people connected to the killing.
James M. Cohen, 34, has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the fatal shooting of Karen Arnold on Dec. 5, 2018. Cohen, who is being held without bond, was charged Feb. 22, but records in the case were sealed until last week.
Wayne H. Rogers, 25, who allegedly helped Cohen and two other men flee from Arnoldâs apartment after the killing, is facing a felony for hindering the prosecution of a murder case. He was charged March 26 and is currently being held on $20,000 bond. Both Cohen and Rogers have prior criminal convictions.