The person accused of killing a College of Kansas pupil in a hit-and-run whereas she was jogging has a legal historical past, in response to court docket 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 realm.
The suspect was later recognized as William Ray Klingler, 36, the sheriff’s workplace instructed 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 data reviewed by Fox Information Digital present Klingler has racked up a minimum of two DUIs, attempting to disable his car’s ignition interlock and tampering with ankle screens.
The interlock is a breathalyzer that sure drivers should use earlier than beginning the automotive.
As a juvenile in 2003, Klingler was charged with a number of crimes, together with housebreaking, legal harm to property and theft. He was positioned underneath intensive supervision probation for these alleged crimes.
“Our hearts exit to Elsa’s household and pals 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 type of particular person everybody needed to be: real, sort, and full of sunshine. She seen the quiet one within the room, checked in on you whether or not issues had 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 beloved,” 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 pals, household, and all those that had been touched by her gentle. Her religion, kindness, and sisterhood will perpetually stay in our hearts,” the sorority wrote.
Klingler hasn’t but been charged however was booked into jail on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter.
