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Joshua Eckerson

Case from Bethany, MO dated Mar 05, 2020

Victim Details

Joshua Q. Eckerson

Male

Black / African American

Bethany

MO

2020-03-05

45

Joshua

Eckerson

07/21/2026

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On March 5, 2020, law enforcement officials and emergency personnel responded to a residence in the Weddle Addition of Bethany, Missouri, following reports concerning the welfare of the homeowner. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of 45-year-old male Joshua Quinn Eckerson, who had served as the Sheriff of Harrison County since 2012. Investigators from the Missouri State Highway Patrol processed the scene and ultimately determined that Eckerson had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. T ...
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  • KMBC: Harrison County Sheriff dies of 'suspected suicide' after charges filed against him
  • Memorial Service for Sheriff Joshua Eckerson (03/13/2020)
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