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Charleston Man Faces Murder Charges in Mississippi County Death Investigation

Charleston, Missouri – A Charleston man faces charges of murder following a death investigation in Mississippi County. Online court records indicate an arrest warrant has been issued for Bryan Campbell, accusing him of first-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, and abandonment of a corpse. The charges are related to the discovery of the victim’s body off County Road 203 on Saturday, April 6. According to a criminal complaint, Campbell allegedly shot …

Daughter of Charleston Church Massacre Victim Advocates Against Death Penalty

Rev. Sharon Risher, whose mother and relatives were killed in the 2015 Charleston church shooting, shared her thoughts on the recent Buffalo supermarket shooting in New York on May 14, 2022. Risher expressed her understanding of the devastating pain experienced by the families of the victims. Drawing from her own experience, she emphasized the difficulty of finding closure through the death penalty and the prolonged suffering caused by ongoing legal proceedings and media coverage. Having …