Greene County, MO – Detectives with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 49-year-old Shannon Phillips in connection with the death of David Costlow, authorities announced Wednesday.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Phillips was taken into custody on November 5, 2025, and transported to the Greene County Jail, where he was charged with Abandonment of a Corpse. He is being held on a $20,000 bond under warrant 25-GRARW-1783.
In the same case, investigators said charges were amended against Paul Sartin, who now faces second-degree murder, armed criminal action, abandonment of a corpse, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Sartin is being held without bond (warrant 25-GRARW-1766).
Sheriff Jim Arnott credited the ongoing efforts of county detectives for the progress in the case, stating, “I’m incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication of our detectives. Two more violent offenders off the street.”
Authorities have not released further details about the investigation or Costlow’s cause of death. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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