By Jordan Ellis
TOPEKA, Kan. — A Topeka woman is in custody following her arrest Saturday morning on a series of serious felony charges, including first-degree murder.
According to booking records, Jeanne Elizabeth Estes, 54, was booked into custody on April 11, 2026, at approximately 8:15 a.m. She is currently being held without bond.
The charges listed in the booking report include:
- Murder in the first degree — intentional and premeditated
- Aggravated assault with the use of a deadly weapon
- Aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon
- Criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle
- Possession of stolen property, including a firearm valued under $25,000
- Interference with law enforcement, including obstructing or resisting the execution of a felony warrant
All charges are tied to the same warrant, and no bond has been set at this time, indicating the severity of the allegations and potential risk factors considered by the court.
As of now, no additional details about the underlying incident, including the circumstances of the alleged murder or any victims involved, have been released publicly. Court date information was not listed in the booking summary.
This is a developing situation, and additional information is expected as law enforcement and court officials release further details.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact local authorities.
