Houston, MO. – A suspect is in custody following the homicide of a woman in the Eunice area of Texas County. The Texas County Sheriff announced in a statement at noon on Wednesday that a male suspect is in custody, the investigation indicates he is the only suspect involved.
This arrest is in connection to the homicide of Nikki L. Goodchild, age 31 of Eunice. On the evening of March 28, 2022, Texas County deputies were dispatched to a residence on Pine Flat Drive in the Eunice area in reference to a suspicious death. Upon arriving at the residence, deputies located Goodchild deceased with apparent gun shot wounds.
The investigation is ongoing, however there is no danger to the community at this time. Formal charges have not been filed yet, additional information will be released pending filing of charges.
