Russell Man Charged in Toddler’s 2017 Death

Authorities say a central Kansas man is behind bars on a first-degree murder charge linked to a toddler’s death last year in the town of Russell.

According to KBI officials, 27-year-old Jody Fox was arrested yesterday on West 17th Street. The 14-month-old victim died in April 2017 when the suspect was reportedly in a relationship with the child’s mother.

Fox also faces a child-abuse charge.