Missouri Grandfather and Grandson Face Life Sentences for March Home Invasion
Federal prosecutors say the pair robbed a home, kidnapped the occupant, and carjacked a family while pointing a gun at a child.
By Aiko Soto ·
A 57-year-old Missouri man and his 19-year-old grandson face up to life in federal prison without parole after prosecutors alleged they led a violent crime spree in March.
The Department of Justice charged Michael T. Lomax and Mario O. Lomax with multiple federal crimes. These include conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
According to a probable cause statement, the pair began their spree in the early morning hours of March 25, 2026. They stormed into a home where a 63-year-old resident lived. Both men wore dark clothes and face masks.
Lomax and his grandson ordered the victim to the floor. They brandished a firearm and asked if there was money or guns inside. The suspects then forced the victim to walk them through the property.
After searching the home, the pair pushed the victim into the basement. They fled with cash, firearms, the victim's car keys, and their cell phone.
While driving away, the suspects found a Chevy Silverado idling in a nearby driveway. The owner was helping a child enter the truck while another child sat in the back seat. The intruders jumped into the vehicle and pointed a gun at the child in the rear. The child got out, and the men drove off with the truck, the owner's phones, bag, and medication.
Federal law sets the sentencing range for these charges. If convicted, each defendant must serve a minimum of 24 years. The maximum sentence is life in prison without the possibility of parole.
