From 21st District Court -
On Sunday, October 21, 2023, the Honorable Judge William Malcolm passed away as a result injuries sustained in a car wreck. Judge Malcolm was sworn onto the bench in January of 2007 and was supposed to retire at the end of 2024.
The judiciary mourns his tragic death and offers our thoughts and prayers to his family.
Chief Judge Grant Bannister stated that “Bill” was a kindhearted human-being and a valued colleague. He was a dedicated public official that served the people of Kansas well. Particularly, the citizens of Clay and Riley County.
He was good natured and often ready with a good story to lighten the day. He presided over some of the most serious criminal preliminary hearings during the last two decades. Yet he also took joy in conducting wedding ceremonies and undoubtedly is responsible for more marriages in Riley and Clay County that anyone else in the last twenty years.
Bill will be missed.