In the early summer of 2015, the life of 39-year-old Kristi D. Medcalf was tragically cut short in Joplin, Missouri. On Friday, June 5, 2015, Medcalf, a female, was fatally shot, a violent end to a life that had touched many. Her death was investigated by the Joplin Police Department as a homicide.
Kristi was a mother to three children, a daughter, and a sister. Those who knew her remembered a woman who was full of love and humor.
Her sudden and violent death left her family and friends in a state of shock and profound grief. A memorial service was held to honor her memory on Monday, June 15, at Rose Hill Christian Church.
Despite the investigation into her death, information regarding a suspect or any arrests in connection with the shooting has not been publicly released. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a motive for the crime remain unclear based on available online sources. The case has left a lingering sense of unanswered questions for her loved ones and the Joplin community. Without an arrest, the path to justice for Kristi Medcalf remains an unfinished story.
