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Remains of MIA soldier from Korean War returning to Missouri

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-10-11 17:09:08

SUMMARY: The remains of Corporal Gerald Wilson, a Missouri soldier missing for 74 years from the Korean War, are returning home. The plane carrying his remains has landed at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, where various veterans’ organizations, including the Patriot Guard, are gathered to escort him back to Camdenton, Missouri. Wilson was presumed missing in action at just 19 years old in July 1950. His remains were identified after extensive efforts by his family and U.S. Army veterans. A graveside service with full military honors is planned for Tuesday in Macks Creek, Missouri.

Corporal Gerald “Jerry” Newton Wilson, a soldier missing in action during the Korean War, is returning to Missouri today, with a procession taking him from St. Louis to Camdenton, where he will be laid to rest with full military honors.

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Officer shoots armed suspect after car break-ins in St. Louis, three arrested

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-12-21 19:09:01

SUMMARY: An officer-involved shooting occurred in Midtown St. Louis after police pursued a vehicle involved in several break-ins. Officers located the vehicle, which eventually crashed, and four suspects fled on foot. During a pursuit, a 25-year-old armed suspect was ordered to drop his weapon but was shot in the hip by two detectives. He was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Three other suspects were arrested, and three guns were seized from the stolen car. Police remind the public to lock vehicles and hide valuables, especially during the holiday season, to prevent theft.

An officer shot an armed suspect after police responded to a series of car break-ins Saturday afternoon in St. Louis.

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Eric DeValkenaere’s sentence commuted in Cameron Lamb killing

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www.ozarksfirst.com – Shannon Rousseau – 2024-12-21 10:30:00

SUMMARY: Missouri Governor Mike Parson commuted the prison sentence of former Kansas City police detective Eric DeValkenaere, who was convicted in 2021 for the 2019 shooting death of Cameron Lamb. DeValkenaere was sentenced to six years in prison but had been serving time since October 2023. Lamb was unarmed when shot. DeValkenaere’s family submitted a clemency request, and Governor-elect Mike Kehoe supported his release. The Lamb family expressed outrage over the decision. While the commutation reduces DeValkenaere’s sentence, it does not forgive his conviction. The situation remains controversial, with mixed reactions from officials and the public.

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Woman charged for death of 12-year-old released on no bail

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fox2now.com – Chad Mira – 2024-12-20 18:23:00

SUMMARY: Endrina Bracho, charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of 12-year-old Travis Wolfe, was released from jail without bond one year after the crash. Bracho, who drove on the wrong side of the road at 75 mph, also faces charges of assault and child endangerment. Despite being considered a flight risk, she was freed on her own recognizance but must wear a monitoring device and cannot drive or contact the Wolfe family. Travis’ sister, Taylor, expressed anger over Bracho’s release, noting that their family will never get to see Travis again. The next hearing is scheduled for January 23.

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