The Latest Breaking News from Bonne Terre

Death row killer says he tried to be a better man before being put to death in execution

Michael Tisius, 42, received a lethal injection of pentobarbital at the state prison in Bonne Terre and was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m., authorities said

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

Missouri executes transgender inmate convicted of murdering ex-girlfriend in 2003

BONNE TERRE, Mo. — Missouri on Tuesday executed by lethal injection a transgender inmate who stabbed, strangled and raped an ex-girlfriend 19 years ago.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 4, 2023

Missouri policeman killed, another injured in shootout with gunman at motel

BONNE TERRE, Mo. — A man fatally shot one police officer and injured another at a Motel 6 in Bonne Terre early Thursday. The gunman was then shot and killed when officers fired back.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Mar 18, 2022