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Richard George Vancena

Case from Boonville, MO dated Mar 01, 1994

Victim Details

Richard George Vancena

Male

Boonville

MO

1994-03-01

58

Richard

George Vancena

06/29/2026

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On March 1, 1994, a violent tragedy unfolded at the Kemper Military School in Boonville, Missouri, claiming the life of Richard George Vancena. The 58-year-old male, who was a military veteran and worked as a manager in the school's mess hall, was on duty that day along with other staff members. The atmosphere at the historic military academy turned chaotic when an armed intruder entered the facility, disrupting the daily routine of the kitchen staff and students.

The perpetrator was iden ...
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  • chicagotribune.com: 2 MURDERS RATTLE MILITARY SCHOOL
  • Deseret News: GUNMAN KILLS 2 AT MISSOURI MILITARY SCHOOL
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    The loss of Richard Vancena and Robin Michelle Coleman is truly devastating, and my heart goes out t... ...Read More
    12/10/2023
    It's devastating to think about how a place dedicated to discipline and learning like Kemper Militar... ...Read More
    08/27/2023
    Does anyone know if there was any security protocol in place at Kemper Military School before the tr... ...Read More
    03/20/2023
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