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Douglas Menser

Case from Kansas-city, MO dated Jan 19, 2023

Victim Details

Douglas Menser

Male

White / Caucasian

Kansas-city

MO

2023-01-19

66

Douglas

Menser

07/27/2026

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In the quiet neighborhood of Ruskin Heights in south Kansas City, 66-year-old Douglas Menser was known for his generosity and kindness. An Army veteran and retired mechanic, he had spent three decades in the community, becoming a friend to nearly everyone he met. He was a father of three and a beloved foster grandfather to dozens of children, affectionately known as 'Gramps.' His passion for barbecue was legendary, not just for his skill in building custom smokers, but for the joy he took in coo ...
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  • KSHB 41 Kansas City News: Kansas City man shot 8 times managed to call police, wait for officers on front porch before dying
  • Man charged in south Kansas City deadly shooting of 66-year-old
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