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Tragic Family Shooting: Father Kills Wife, Injures Stepdaughter

12/27/2025

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Kenney's Fatal Domestic Violence

On December 22, 2025, Jason Kenney, 47, fatally shot his wife Crystal, 38, during an argument in Polk County, Florida.
Crystal instructed her 12-year-old son to call 911 as the situation escalated; Jason also critically injured his 13-year-old stepdaughter before fleeing.
He later died by suicide in a shed on his deceased father's property.
The couple's one-year-old daughter was unharmed, and the surviving teen is in critical but stable condition.
All three children are now in the custody of their maternal grandparents.

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Buzzard's Daughter Murder

Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was arrested for murdering her nine-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, after authorities found Melodee's body in Utah with gunshot wounds.
Authorities say Melodee was killed after she was last seen October 9 on a road trip.
Evidence includes cartridge cases found at the crime scene and at her home.
Investigators say she evaded detection by changing license plates and wearing wigs.
She is held without bail.

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Kenney's Fatal Domestic Violence

On December 22, 2025, Jason Kenney, 47, fatally shot his wife Crystal, 38, during an argument in Polk County, Florida.
Crystal instructed her 12-year-old son to call 911 as the situation escalated; Jason also critically injured his 13-year-old stepdaughter before fleeing.
He later died by suicide in a shed on his deceased father's property.
The couple's one-year-old daughter was unharmed, and the surviving teen is in critical but stable condition.
All three children are now in the custody of their maternal grandparents.

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