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Gerard Essner

Case from Bertrand, MO dated Oct 06, 2025

Victim Details

Gerard Essner

Male

White / Caucasian

Bertrand

MO

2025-10-06

62

Gerard

Essner

07/20/2026

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The life of 62-year-old Gerard Paul 'Marter' Essner was tragically cut short on October 6, 2025, in Mississippi County, Missouri. A resident of the New Hamburg and Benton area, Gerard was a devoted family man, a retired Sergeant First Class in the United States Army National Guard, and a lifelong farmer who operated Essner Farms alongside his son. Known for his humor and willingness to help others, he had spent the day engaging in his regular routine before he suddenly went missing, prompting co ...
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  • seMissourian: 3 dead, including officer, after standoff and shooting in Mississippi ...
  • https://www.kfvs12.com: 3 dead in Mississippi Co. identified; missing person report led to hours-long standoff
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    Anyone else here baffled by the connection between Gerard Essner and Nathan B. Peters? I've been try... ...Read More
    11/22/2025
    Did anyone else notice the strong connection Gerard had with the community? From what I've read, he ... ...Read More
    10/28/2025
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