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Kansas Youth Pastor Sentenced to 29 Years for Attempted Murder of Family Amid Financial Crisis

SHAWNEE, KS — A former youth pastor in Kansas has been sentenced to 29 years in prison for attempting to kill his family amidst dire financial troubles, an event that has deeply shaken the local community. The sentencing took place in a courtroom where 42-year-old Matthew Lee Richards faced charges of attempted first-degree murder and second-degree murder. During the hearing, Richards, who has already spent 558 days in custody, appeared visibly emotional, flanked by his …

Kansas Highway Patrol Heroically Rescues Missing 6-Year-Old Girl During Routine Traffic Stop

TOPEKA, KS — A missing 6-year-old girl was rescued unharmed in Kansas this past week, over a month after she disappeared, thanks to a vigilant highway patrol officer during what began as a routine traffic stop. The child, who had been the subject of an intensive search and widespread public concern, was found in an SUV accompanied by two elderly men who now face serious charges. The incident occurred when an officer from the Kansas …

Kansas Man Charged in Double Homicide of Mother and Aunt After Eviction Notice, Surrenders in Missouri Pharmacy

LIBERTY, Mo. – A distressing family ordeal ended tragically when a Kansas man, after being served an eviction notice, allegedly murdered two family members and then drove 30 miles to surrender himself in Missouri. Luke Anthony Howard, 34, is facing charges for the deaths of his mother and aunt in their home in Lenexa, Kansas, before he was apprehended by authorities in Liberty, Missouri. Howard is accused of killing Valerie Howard, 63, and Joyce Austin, …

Kansas Youth Pastor Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of Family Amid Financial Crisis

SHAWNEE, KS – A tragic unraveling in a Kansas suburb ended with a youth pastor pleading guilty to charges of attempted first-degree murder against his own family, an act that has shocked the community of Shawnee. Matthew Lee Richards, 42, entered his plea on Tuesday, acknowledging his attempt to kill his wife and children amid financial despair that threatened to leave them homeless. The family was attacked in their home on September 16, 2023, an …

Kansas Couple Arrested After Police Uncover Remains of Missing Adopted Child Buried in Backyard

ROSE HILL, KS — A Kansas couple has been arrested and charged with the murder of their 6-year-old adopted daughter, whose body was found buried in their backyard after being concealed for almost four years. The discovery at the home of Crystina Elizabeth Schroer, 50, and Joseph Shane Schroer, 53, followed a police welfare check that escalated into a homicide investigation in this small town southeast of Wichita. The arrests have jarred the community and …

Wrong-way Missouri robbery suspect crashes into SUV, killing two on Interstate 435 in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An armed robbery suspect in Missouri evading police by driving the wrong way on an interstate highway crashed into an SUV, resulting in the deaths of both drivers. The accident occurred on Tuesday just after 4 a.m. on Interstate 435 in Kansas City. The names of the deceased have not been made public. The suspect was involved in armed robberies at three convenience stores between 2:30 a.m. and 4 a.m. Police …

Fatal Kansas City Crash Linked to Overnight Robberies: 2 Dead on I-435

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two individuals lost their lives in a tragic collision on northbound Interstate 435, according to the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department. The police believe the crash is linked to a series of armed robberies that occurred overnight. The fatal collision involved two drivers, one of whom was suspected of fleeing from the police. Both drivers were killed in the head-on crash. The incident led to the closure of I-435 at 210 …

Surprise Twist: Travis Kelce Hosts Elaborate Party Celebrating Taylor Swift’s Birthday and Tour Finale in Kansas City

Kansas City, MO — Taylor Swift thought she was in for a simple dinner in Kansas City, yet ended the night being the star of a surprise party, meticulously orchestrated by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, to celebrate the culmination of her monumental Eras Tour and her 35th birthday. The private event, which unfolded in the city where Kelce plays as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, was attended by a close-knit group of …

Kansas Man Receives Life Sentence Plus 28 Years for Gruesome Murder and Kidnapping of Ex-Partner

TOPEKA, Kan. — A Kansas man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of the brutal murder and kidnapping of his former girlfriend, Deborah Ann Stephens, in a case that has highlighted the severity of domestic violence issues. Jon K. Ewing, 64, received the sentence on Friday from Shawnee County District Judge Brett A. Watson for the crimes committed in April 2021. The jury had previously found Ewing guilty of first-degree felony …

Kansas Man Sentenced in Heartbreaking Topeka Case after Admitting to Murder, Assault of 5-Year-Old Girl

TOPEKA, Kan. – A Kansas man, Mickel Cherry, 26, has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder and rape in the death of 5-year-old Zoey Felix. The tragic incident has shocked the local community and highlighted deeper issues surrounding child safety and homelessness. Prosecutors initially charged Cherry with capital murder but later dropped the charge in exchange for his guilty plea. Under state law, Cherry will be eligible for parole …