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On March 17, 2024, in Ballwin, Missouri, 39-year-old Stephanie Erin Bower Childs was fatally shot in her home during a domestic violence incident. Authorities responded to a call around 1 a.m. and found Stephanie with a gunshot wound to the head. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The suspect, identified as her ex-husband, 45-year-old Zachary Childs, was apprehended later that morning. He was charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, ...Read More
The suspect, identified as her ex-husband, 45-year-old Zachary Childs, was apprehended later that morning. He was charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, ...Read More
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Stephanie Erin Bower Childs
Female
White / Caucasian
Ballwin
MO
2024-03-17
39
Stephanie
Erin Bower Childs
11/10/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I’ve been following Stephanie’s case, and my heart goes out to her family, especially their daug... ...Read More
11/30/2024
11/30/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about the response time of law enforcement in these situations, especiall... ...Read More
06/12/2024
06/12/2024
