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Jenna Strouble Charged with Nine Counts of Murder

3/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jenna Strouble is charged with nine counts of first-degree murder for killing her ex-boyfriend Jacob Lambert and his parents, Stacy, 54, and Patrick Forde, 55, in Crete Township, Illinois.
The victims were found shot in their home and in a car on March 25, 2026.
Strouble was arrested in Indiana with a firearm linked to the murders.
Roeda posted on Facebook expressing sorrow over Stacy's long tenure there.

History

Historical Context

The 1955 murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas, shocked the nation and underscored the severity of violent crime in America. This brutal case led to a nationwide manhunt and the execution of Richard Hickock and Perry Smith. Today, similar concerns arise with the recent charges against Jenna Strouble, who faces nine counts of first-degree murder in Illinois, reflecting ongoing issues of gun violence.

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Story summary

Jenna Strouble is charged with nine counts of first-degree murder for killing her ex-boyfriend Jacob Lambert and his parents, Stacy, 54, and Patrick Forde, 55, in Crete Township, Illinois.
The victims were found shot in their home and in a car on March 25, 2026.
Strouble was arrested in Indiana with a firearm linked to the murders.
Roeda posted on Facebook expressing sorrow over Stacy's long tenure there.

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