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Matthew Painter, aged 43, tragically lost his life on February 15, 2021, in Joplin, Missouri. The incident occurred at a Motel 6 located on South Range Line Road. Around noon, Joplin Police responded to a call reporting shots fired at the motel. Upon arrival, they found Matthew Painter suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, Painter succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Painter's death revealed that the shooting was an act of self-defense. Authorit ...Read More
The investigation into Painter's death revealed that the shooting was an act of self-defense. Authorit ...Read More
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Matthew Painter
Male
White / Caucasian
Joplin
MO
2021-02-15
43
Matthew
Painter
11/15/2025
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Has anyone else been thinking about the role of the motel's security (or lack thereof) in Matthew Pa... ...Read More
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
I recently came across the case of Matthew Painter, and I've been thinking about the safety measures... ...Read More
10/31/2024
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