Elizabeth McKeown, who was found guilty of first-degree murder for the death of Barbara Foster in a deadly road rage crash in Springfield, has been sentenced to life in prison without a chance of parole. In addition, the jury also found her guilty of armed criminal action.
According to KY3, McKeown rear-ended Foster’s vehicle in traffic for moving to slowly near Sunshine and Campbell in November 2018. Investigators say McKeown lured Foster out of her car and ran her over. Foster died at the hospital from her injuries.
During the trial in June, defense attorneys argued McKeown had a side effect from drinking cough syrup to suppress a cough. In addition, a Missouri Department of Mental Health clinical psychologist testified McKeown had unspecified schizophrenia brought on by her medication. Prosecutors quickly attempted to discredit the diagnosis. They explained to the jury inconsistencies in McKeown’s mental evaluation.
Defense attorneys have said they would likely file a motion for a new trial.
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