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Katrina Dotson

Case from Springfield, MO dated Apr 15, 2025

Victim Details

Katrina Dotson

Female

White / Caucasian

Springfield

MO

2025-04-15

21

Katrina

Dotson

07/16/2026

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On the afternoon of April 15, 2025, authorities in Springfield, Missouri, were alerted to a situation requiring a well-being check at the John B. Hughes Apartments located at 2100 North Clifton Avenue. Officers from the Springfield Police Department arrived at the complex at approximately 3:56 p.m. to investigate the welfare of the occupants inside one of the units. Upon entering the apartment, they discovered a tragic scene involving two deceased adults and four surviving children.

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  • Springfield Daily Citizen: Police investigate murder-suicide in Springfield apartment - Springfield Daily Citizen
  • Springfield News-Leader: Police investigate murder-suicide at apartment with 4 juveniles present, unharmed
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