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Robbery of a Legacy: 10-Year Sentence
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- Jun 12, 2026
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Summary
A 43-year-old man, Zachary Locke, pleaded guilty to robbing an 89-year-old former Kansas City councilwoman, Joanne Collins, in March 2025 — a crime that left her with broken ribs, a shattered shoulder, and hip pain. He admitted to snatching her purse containing $120, her wallet, cards, and phone, then used the cash to buy food. Caught days later at a library, he avoided trial with a plea deal. Collins, a trailblazer as the first Black woman elected to the KC City Council in 1974 and later mayor pro tem, was dragged during the struggle — a painful irony for a public servant. Judge Marty Seaton sentenced Locke to 10 years, with credit for over a year already served. The case, solved via surveillance showing his tattoos, shoes, and bag, underscores the vulnerability of seniors and the lasting impact of crime — even on those who built communities. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/550d311bcd51c428