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Caydence Nicole Painter

Case from Ponder, TX dated May 16, 2018

Victim Details

Caydence Nicole Painter

Female

White / Caucasian

Ponder

TX

2018-05-16

6

Caydence

Nicole Painter

06/29/2026

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Caydence Nicole Painter, a 6-year-old girl from Ponder, Texas, tragically lost her life on May 16, 2018. She, along with her two brothers, 8-year-old Odin Painter and 4-year-old Drake Painter, were killed in a murder-suicide committed by their father, Justin Painter. The incident also claimed the life of Seth Richardson, the boyfriend of the children's mother, Amanda Simpson, who survived the attack but was left with severe injuries.

Justin Painter, aged 39, carried out the shooting at hi ...
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  • Dallas News: Ponder woman survives shooting in which police say her ex-husband killed her boyfriend and 3 kids
  • Denton Record-Chronicle: Man kills ex-wife's boyfriend, three children before killing himself in Ponder home
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