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Joel Kessler, a 45-year-old man from De Soto, Missouri, tragically lost his life on January 20, 2025. Kessler, who had deep ties to his community and family, was visiting a residence in De Soto when the fatal incident occurred. According to reports, the shooting took place inside the home of 23-year-old Caleb Hawkins, who has since been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Authorities allege that Hawkins invited Kessler and another individual into his home before retrievin ...Read More
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Joel Kessler
Male
White / Caucasian
De Soto
MO
2025-01-20
45
Joel
Kessler
11/11/2025
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I've been thinking a lot about Joel Kessler's case and I just can't wrap my head around what kind of... ...Read More
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
I've been following the case of Joel Kessler's tragic murder, and I just can't wrap my head around h... ...Read More
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
