Campbell, MO man turns self in after 6 months on the run

Almost six months later he and his family offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to... — Almost six months later he and his family offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to Thompson’s arrest. Source: (Source: Sansone & Lauber)

Months after losing his brother Dale Valentine said it was time to turn up the heat of the... — Months after losing his brother Dale Valentine said it was time to turn up the heat of the manhunt that seems to have gone cold. (Source: Dale Valentine)

Harrison was from Lake Wapappello, while Faucett is originally from Michigan, was in The... — Harrison was from Lake Wapappello, while Faucett is originally from Michigan, was in The Heartland for work. (Source: Harrison Family)

Dale Valentine lost his brother, Billy Faucett, in December in a drunk driving crash. (Source:... — Dale Valentine lost his brother, Billy Faucett, in December in a drunk driving crash. (Source: Sherae Honeycutt/KFVS)

CAMPBELL, MO (KFVS) - A Campbell, Missouri man turned himself in on Tuesday, May 10 after a reward was offered for his capture.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Corey Ray Thompson was driving the car that hit another car head-on in a drunk driving crash. In that car was Billy Faucett and Jimmy Harrison. Both died on impact.

Harrison was from Lake Wapappello, while Faucett was originally from Michigan but was in the Heartland for work.

Thompson was injured in the wreck and airlifted to a Cape Girardeau hospital, but wasn't arrested when he was released.

Faucett's brother, Dale Valentine, put up reward money after he felt Thompson's trail had gone cold.

"He's on probation, two fatalities, how is this guy on the streets? It's mind boggling," Valentine said. "Most definitely I think that you would be obtained by the police. You would be, you know, you would be in their custody until further investigation."

Both the Missouri Highway Patrol and the Dunklin County Sheriff's Office were unsure how Thompson was not picked up upon his release.

It's something Valentine said is hard to understand.

So almost six months later, he and his family offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to Thompson's arrest.

Shortly after, Thompson turned himself in.

Valentine felt someone in the community knew where he was.

"People in that community need to speak up, around that town need to speak up, and get him off the streets before it happens to somebody else," Valentine said.

Thompson is facing two first degree felony counts of manslaughter.

And the Dunklin County Prosecutor said this is at least the third time he's been caught drinking and driving.

"You hear about drunk drivers hitting people and killing them and what not, and that really didn't touch base, but when it happens to one of your family members, then it's a different story," Valentine said.

Valentine said if his brother were here today, he would tell him he's fighting for him.

"We're doing our best for – to get justice for you, and you always loved with us, and we miss you of course," Valentine said.

The court ordered Thompson to be held without bond.

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Campbell, MO man turns self in after 6 months on the run

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