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Missouri Doctor Found Dead in Boyfriend’s Home; Autopsy Reveals Drug Overdose

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – A tragic incident has left the community in shock as details emerge surrounding the untimely death of Dr. Sarah Sweeney, a 39-year-old doctor who was found deceased in her boyfriend’s home in suburban St. Louis. Authorities revealed on Tuesday that Dr. Sweeney’s death on January 13 was attributed to a drug overdose, with toxicology reports indicating the presence of Oxycodone, Gabapentin, and Diphenhydramine in her system. The circumstances surrounding Dr. Sweeney’s …

Grass Fire Threatens Building in Kennett, Missouri, Prompting Tank Explosion and Multi-Agency Response

KENNETT, Mo. – The Kennett Fire Department’s quick response to a grass fire threatening a building on February 21 showcased the effectiveness of their training. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene off of Highway 153 just after 1 p.m., where they found a large grass fire and multiple items ablaze around a large shop area. As they began to assess the situation, a 3,000-gallon tank suddenly exploded, causing the end of the tank to blow …

New Data Reveals Consumers in Missouri are Leading Super Purchase Trend

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – Residents in St. Louis, Missouri are now able to easily access an online platform to purchase their super products. The new system allows customers to input their state, zip code, and country to expedite the purchasing process. This new online purchase system aims to streamline the shopping experience for customers in St. Louis, Missouri. By providing a user-friendly interface to input their location details, residents can now enjoy a more convenient …

Tragic House Explosion in Rural Missouri Claims Lives of Two Children

DEFIANCE, Mo. (AP) — A tragic incident unfolded in a rural area of eastern Missouri on Friday, as a devastating explosion claimed the lives of two children in a house. Emergency responders rushed to the scene just before 7:45 a.m. in Defiance, located about 40 miles west of St. Louis. Despite their efforts, the intense flames made it impossible for them to reach the trapped children. Fortunately, two adults who resided in the home were …

Prominent Missouri Doctor’s Mysterious Death Leaves Investigators with More Questions Than Answers

CASSVILLE, Mo. (AP) – It has been a perplexing and tragic tale for the family of Dr. John Forsyth, who was found shot in the head 45 minutes from the last place he was seen in Cassville, Missouri. Details of the case have baffled investigators, leaving many questions unanswered and prompting more to come to the surface. 49-year-old Forsyth was a highly-respected physician at Cassville Mercy’s ER, a father, and a crypto millionaire. His sudden …

Missouri Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Role in Robbery That Resulted in Triple Homicide

JACKSON, Miss. – A Missouri woman has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for her involvement in a robbery that resulted in the deaths of three people. Court documents reveal that 42-year-old Jamison Layne Townsend and her co-defendant, Joshua Michael Garcia, carried out the robbery at Bill’s Coin & Jewelry on December 17, 2016. During the robbery, Garcia fatally shot the owner and two co-workers before the two individuals fled the scene with …