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Jayden Sean Evans

Case from Sherman, TX dated Mar 21, 2016

Victim Details

Jayden Sean Evans

Male

White / Caucasian

Sherman

TX

2016-03-21

10

Jayden

Sean Evans

07/13/2026

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Jayden Sean Evans, a 10-year-old boy from Sherman, Texas, tragically lost his life on March 21, 2016. Jayden, along with his mother Kelly Ober Russler, 39, and his half-brother Laing Vincent Russler, 7, were fatally shot by Kelly's estranged husband, Malachi Russler, before he took his own life. The incident occurred at their home in Sherman, and police were called to the scene for a welfare check, discovering the tragic scene.

Malachi Russler, 36, had reportedly shot his wife and childre ...
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  • star-telegram: Texas man killed wife, 2 kids before killing self
  • Jayden Sean Evans, age 10 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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