In October, Cheever was convicted by a Greenwood County jury of capital murder, four counts attempted capital murder, criminal possession of a firearm, and manufacturing methamphetamine.
“This outcome is due to the cooperation of many law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal levels,” Morrison said. “This was a team effort focused on justice for Sheriff Samuels and his family.”
Cheever was sentenced to death by a jury in October. The judge affirmed that sentences today and also sentenced him to a total of 737 months for the remaining crimes.
ATF Special Agent in Charge Mike Boxler stated "our thoughts and prayers are with Sheriff Matt Samuels Family", adding, "the brutal murder of a law enforcement officer bands together local, state and federal law enforcement officers, and ATF was proud to be a part of this investigative effort.”
The following agencies contributed to this investigation: Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office, Butler County Sheriff’s Office, Woodson County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Kansas Highway Patrol, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Kansas Attorney General’s Office.
Counts/Sentences:
- 1: Capital murder sentenced to death.
- 2: Attempted capital sentenced to 272 months
- 3: Attempted capital murder sentenced to 155 months.
- 4: Attempted capital murder sentenced to 155 months.
- 5: Attempted capital murder sentenced to 155 months.*
- 6: Manufacturing methamphetamine sentenced to 146 months.
- 7: Criminal possession of a firearm sentenced to 8 months.