John Powell Morgan III was arrested in Henderson, Nevada, on October 24, more than five years after the death of Scott Dingman. In 2025, new information arrived and the police were able to search Morgan’s home. That resulted in some evidence that helped them look deeper into the case.
Previously Cleared
It’s an interesting case because Morgan had previously avoided charges in Dingman’s death after claiming he acted in self-defense. According to the Review-Journal, “John Powell Morgan III, was arrested by Boulder City Police Department detectives at a car dealership in Henderson.”
In earlier interviews, Morgan III claimed that Dingman started punching him and threatening him with a gun. Notably, the police picked up some inconsistencies in his version of events.
Renewed Investigation & An Arrest
Per the police statement, “Investigators continued their efforts over the next year, identifying pertinent information which ultimately led to development of probable cause for the arrest of Morgan III.”
KTNV reported that “a warrant was issued for his arrest for open murder with a deadly weapon. He is currently being held without bail and is expected to make his initial appearance in Boulder City Justice Court on Monday at 9 a.m.”…