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Jennifer L. Scott

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the night of September 15, 2023, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Independence, Missouri police responded to a call in the 2000 block of South Harvard Avenue. A 911 caller reported an unresponsive individual lying on the ground. Upon arrival, officers discovered 39-year-old Jennifer L. Scott deceased in front of a residence, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound.

Jennifer Scott was a resident of Independence. The police immediately initiated a homicide investigation, actively pursuing l ...Read More
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  • KSHB 41 Kansas City News: Independence police investigate homicide after woman found dead outside residence
  • https://www.kctv5.com: Independence woman found dead overnight from gunshot wound
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    Victim Details

    Jennifer L. Scott

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Independence

    MO

    2023-09-15

    39

    Jennifer

    L. Scott

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
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    I've been following the updates on Jennifer Scott's case, and it's really been wei... ...Read More
    07/23/2024
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    07/19/2024
    It's truly unsettling how some crimes seem to slip through the cracks, remaining unsolved for so lon... ...Read More
    12/20/2023
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