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John Colter

Case from Fenton, MO dated Jan 23, 2020

Victim Details

John Colter

Male

White / Caucasian

Fenton

MO

2020-01-23

66

John

Colter

07/27/2026

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On the evening of January 23, 2020, tragedy struck a residential neighborhood in Fenton, Missouri, when 66-year-old male John D. Colter lost his life while heroically defending his daughter from an armed attacker. Colter, a respected pharmacist known in the community for his dedication to his family and profession, was at the home of his daughter, Kristine Kempf, when the violent sequence of events began. Kristine had recently separated from her husband, 45-year-old James Kempf, and had obtained ...
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  • KSDK: Police continue to search for man accused of shooting wife, killing father-in-law in St. Louis County
  • FOX2now.com: Man barricades himself inside Fenton home after shooting
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    I can't stop thinking about the bravery John Colter showed in those last moments. It’s beyond trag... ...Read More
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    I recently read about the tragic passing of John D. Colter, and one aspect that really stood out to ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into the details around the police response after John Colter's tragic murder... ...Read More
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