OZARK, Mo. - The Christian County Sheriff has given more details in a gruesome murder in Ozark.

Derrick Alling was charged with murder and armed criminal action for killing a woman.

Sheriff Brad Cole confirmed the victim was Alling's mother.

"We are still investigating some things to make sure that everything that's needed for the case and the prosecutor to put together," Cole said.

On Thursday, Sept. 25, deputies were called to a home off Highway W for a well-being check.

"She was supposed to show up for an appointment earlier in the day," Cole said. "She didn't show up for that appointment. She wasn't answering phone calls or returning text messages."

According to the probable cause statement, when deputies arrived asking for the victim, Alling said she was in the guest house.

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