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Fire chief charged with murder in 2025 death of his wife
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· August 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident happened on a highway in 2025. A 45-year-old fire chief is accused of murder.
A 45-year-old fire chief is accused of murder. He was taken into custody by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The arrest occurred at a fire station.
The man is charged with several crimes, including second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. His wife's death is the focus of the case. She was 31 years old when she died.
The incident happened on a highway in 2025. Investigators found evidence linking the fire chief to her death. Further details about the case are available from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Missouri Attorney General’s Office.
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Category: safety Published: August 22, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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