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Shannon Tate

Case from Smithville, MO dated Dec 11, 2020

Victim Details

Shannon Tate

Male

White / Caucasian

Smithville

MO

2020-12-11

48

Shannon

Tate

07/14/2026

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In the quiet town of Smithville, Missouri, the life of 48-year-old Shannon L. Tate came to a tragic end on December 11, 2020. What initially appeared to be a straightforward case of domestic violence quickly unraveled into a complex story of accusation, coercion, and ultimately, acquittal. The events of that December night and the legal proceedings that followed would leave a lasting mark on all involved.

Authorities were called to the home Tate shared with his fiancée, Lori Ackerman, wh ...
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  • KSHB: Woman charged in fatal Smithville shooting
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