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Janessa Russell

Case from Independence, MO dated Feb 09, 2024

Victim Details

Janessa Russell

Female

White / Caucasian

Independence

MO

2024-02-09

44

Janessa

Russell

07/26/2026

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In the quiet community of Independence, Missouri, a beloved mother's life was tragically cut short in a devastating act of violence. On the afternoon of February 9, 2024, 44-year-old Janessa Cherie Russell, a white female, was killed in a double homicide that also claimed the life of her sister, 47-year-old Jessika Koehler. The incident unfolded at a residence in the 1300 block of North Lynn Street, shattering the peace of the neighborhood and leaving a family engulfed in grief.

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  • KSHB 41 Kansas City News: 2 women killed at Independence home identified; suspect also shot by neighbor
  • KSHB 41 Kansas City News: Suspect in Independence double homicide shooting charged with gun crime
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    I’ve been following the tragic case of Janessa Russell and Jessika Koehler over the past few weeks... ...Read More
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    I just heard about the services for Janessa Cherie Russell, and I can only imagine how devastating t... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else find it alarming that Namphonh Suady was able to get his hands on a firearm despite... ...Read More
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