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Robin Michelle Coleman

Death by Force
Case Description
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Robin Michelle Coleman, aged 33, tragically lost her life on March 1, 1994, in Boonville, Missouri. She was a cook at the Kemper Military School and College cafeteria. On that fateful day, an armed and intoxicated ex-convict named Dante D. Hayes entered the cafeteria in search of his estranged wife. Hayes, who had a fight with his wife the previous night, was reportedly drunk and carrying a shotgun. He declared his intention to kill everyone present.

In the ensuing chaos, Hayes fatally sh ...Read More
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  • chicagotribune.com: 2 MURDERS RATTLE MILITARY SCHOOL
  • Deseret News: GUNMAN KILLS 2 AT MISSOURI MILITARY SCHOOL
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    Victim Details

    Robin Michelle Coleman

    Female

    Boonville

    MO

    1994-03-01

    33

    Robin

    Michelle Coleman

    11/15/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Does anyone remember the details about the negotiations that led to Hayes surrendering? It's truly h... ...Read More
    10/06/2024
    I was reading about the tragic events at the Kemper Military School cafeteria, and something that re... ...Read More
    08/23/2023
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